These presentations have been developed for professional designers and engineers and set out to provide information on the properties, applications, EN specifications and methods of processing of the many copper-zinc alloys called 'brass'. The information imparted by the experienced industrial speakers is not readily available from other sources and is not covered in detail in university undergraduate or postgraduate design, engineering and manufacturing courses. Information on recyclability, cost-effectiveness and antibacterial properties is provided in addition to technical information.
Delivered at a series of nationwide seminars funded by the DTI, the material was accredited for Continuing Professional Development by The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Notes are provided for some presentations. |
What you will gain
- An insight into the properties of brass
- An introduction to EN material designations and their BS equivalents
- An understanding of the methods by which brass is processed and manufactured
- An awareness of brass applications
- An understanding of the role brass can play in the production of cost-effective recyclable components.
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Presentations
Chairman's Welcome
Ken Kempson, Copper Development Association |
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Introduction to Brass
Peter Webster, Copper Development Association |
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An Overview
Bemasan Ltd |
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Extrusion and Drawing
Mike Treadwell, Boliden MKM Ltd (now McKechnie Brass) |
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Brass Recycling
David Hulse, British Metals Recycling Association |
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Brass Extrusion
Frank Cartledge, Cerro Extruded Metals |
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Brass tube for Designers and Manufacturers
Mark Tur, Dorset Tube |
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Brasses
EIP (now Aurubis)
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Filial Brass
Peter Rooney, Fibre Technology Ltd |
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Advantages of Brass Machining
Trevor Norris, Hawke Cable Glands |
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Surface Finishes
Graham Armstrong, Indestructible Paint Co Ltd |
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Silver Brazing
Phil Webb, Johnson Matthey |
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Hot Stamping
Neil Williams, Leslie Group |
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Brasses
Roger Bloomer, B Mason & Sons Ltd |
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Sheet - So you Want to Form It?
Metal Spinners Group |
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Vacuum Investment Casting
Tom Parr, Micro Metalsmiths Ltd |
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Brass Extrusions
Mike Treadwell, Outokumpu Copper MKM (now Bolton Metals Group) |
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Brass High-Pressure Diecasting
John W Taylor, Regon Ltd (now TNJ Pipe Clips) |
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Contemporary Manufacturing Methods Using Brass
Frank Woolrych, Samuel Heath plc |
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Multi-swaging: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Screw Turning of Precision Instruments
Neil Weston, Sturge Industries |
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At Home with Brass - Some Domestic Applications for Alpha Alloy Brass Wire
John E Nicholson, Thomas Bolton Copper Products, Wire Division (now Bolton Metals Group) |
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Tungum
Bill Inglis, Tungum Ltd |
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Centrifual Investment Casting
Andy Timms, A Wardle ( Casters) and Company Ltd |
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Brass Strip
Keith Ingram, William West (Birmingham) Ltd |
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Brass Case Studies
Ken Kempson, Copper Development Association |
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