Bronze is a highly elastic alloy, consisting of mainly copper, tin (12 to 12.5%) and other materials - both metal & non-metals. The characteristics of the bronze alloy is determined by the added material, with the different metals and non-metals producing a wide variety of alloys with different qualities.
Aside from having a high variance in characteristics, all alloys tend to have the same, favored characteristic. They are all highly resistant to corrosion. The metal will typically only oxidize to create a superficial layer of copper oxide, which then protects the metal from any further corrosion.
Bronze Alloys
Bronze alloys that we are able to machine include but are not limited to:
Silicon Bronze
Composition: Copper, Silicon (up to 6%), Zinc
Characteristics: High strength, easily pourable, highly resistant to corrosion and able to possess a highly appealing surface finish
Common uses: Pumps and valve parts
Phosphor Bronze (a.k.a. Tin Bronze)
Composition: Copper, Tin, Phosphorous
Characteristics: Increased wear resistance and stiffness, very tough and durable, low coefficient of friction and possesses a fine grain
Common uses: Anti-corrosive equipment, springs, electrical components and washers
Aluminum Bronze
Composition: Copper, Aluminum
Characteristics: High strength, increased resistance to corrosion and tarnish
Commonly used by: Oil, petrochemical and water supply industries
Manganese Bronze
Composition: Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Aluminum, Iron
Characteristics: Flexible, resistant to shocks & saltwater corrosion
Common uses: Valve and pump parts, nuts, bolts, gears and boat propellers
Bearing Bronze
Composition: Copper, Lead, Tin, Zinc
Characteristics: Highly useful in hard to access high-wear environments due to low friction properties
Common uses: Bearings and bushings
Copper-Nickel (Cupronickel) Bronze
Composition: Copper, Nickel
Characteristics: High thermal stability, durable, corrosive-resistant (particularly against saltwater)
Common uses: marine equipment, ship hulls, valves, pumps and electronic components
Custom Machined Bronze Alloy Components
Mahuta Tool’s reputation as the machine shop you call when you want something done right has been well and hard-earned. No one is able to compete with the years of experience we have machining all different kinds of components combined with our commitment to producing only the highest quality products possible. Based out of Wisconsin, near Milwaukee, Mahuta Tool provides precision machining for a variety of metals and non-metals for many industries located in Texas, California, Michigan and all throughout the US and Canada.
