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March 27, 2018

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Machining Brass

Metalworking brass comes with its own challenges. The characteristics of brass make certain shapes difficult to manufacture – welding would lead to decolourisation, and extruding or die-casting would involve costly and lengthy die fabrication process.

Machining brass is one way to overcome these problems. At Kikukawa, we are able to accommodate the production of larger three-dimensional shapes in small lots.

From the 3D CAD design data, our machine metalworks brass pieces with high precision. The maximum workable size is 2500mm(W) x 3500mm(L) x 400mm(H), and the workable materials include aluminium, stainless steel, bronze alloys, and wood.

Machining solid brass bar

Machining solid brass bar

Solid brass bars are grand to fabricate 15 handrail pieces, each with differing three-dimensional curvature. The lack of welding on these pieces ensures a high-quality finish, precise joints, and a smooth curvature.

A handrail piece that was machined from a solid brass bar

A handrail piece that was machined from a solid brass bar

Handrail pieces that passed the quality inspection are polished to a mirror-finish shine

Handrail pieces that passed the quality inspection are polished to a mirror-finish shine

For more information on Kikukawa’s three –dimensional metalworking technology, click here