Brass Bar, Rod and Ingot
Brass strips, hex bars, pipes, hollow rounds, rods and high-tensile ingot for machining, fabrication and casting.
- Forms
- Strips, hex bars, round bars, pipes, hollow rounds, ingot
- Base Alloy
- Copper-zinc brass alloy
- Common Grades
- Free-cutting brass (leaded), high-tensile brass
- Finish
- Mill finish; polished on request
- HS Heading
- 7407 — Copper bars, rods and profiles
Free-Cutting vs High-Tensile Brass
Brass bar and rod stock is generally specified by which property matters most for the finished part — machinability or mechanical strength — since brass alloys trade off one against the other.
Free-Cutting (Leaded) Brass
A leaded brass alloy formulated for fast, clean machining with good surface finish and tool life. The standard choice for bar and rod that will be turned or milled into fittings, valve bodies and general machined components.
High-Tensile Brass Ingot and Bar
A higher-strength brass alloy used where the finished part needs to bear more mechanical load than standard free-cutting brass can reliably handle, such as structural fittings and heavier-duty hardware.
Construction Types Available
Hex and Round Bar
Standard bar stock in hexagonal or round profile, the most common form for machined components.
Strips and Hollow Rounds
Flat strip stock and hollow round tube profiles for fabrication and lighter component work.
Ingot
Cast ingot form supplied for foundries and re-melting into castings, rather than for direct machining.
Where Brass Bar, Rod and Ingot Is Used
Packaging
Brass bar, rod and ingot is supplied in standard mill lengths or cut-to-size on request, bundled or boxed by weight. Confirm the exact alloy grade, profile and dimensions needed for your machining or casting process before ordering, since alloy composition affects both machinability and finished part strength.
Common Questions
What is free-cutting brass used for?
Free-cutting (leaded) brass is used wherever a part will be machined — turned, milled or drilled — because the alloy is formulated to cut cleanly with good tool life and surface finish, making it the standard choice for machined fittings and valve components.
Can brass ingot be used for machining directly?
No — ingot is a cast form intended for foundries to re-melt into castings, not for direct machining. For machined parts, order bar or rod stock in the profile you need instead.
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