[TheForge] brass hand rail

[James Binnion]

Steve.

385 (Architectural Bronze ) is not an alloy suitable for welding. 
Here is some of the data sheet for it. For more info go to 
http://www.copper.org/resources/properties/db/CDAPropertiesResultServlet.jsp?alloy2=None&alloy3=None&alloy4=None&alloy5=None&alloy6=None&alloy=C38500&property=All&unit_type=Both


Common Fabrication Processes
Hot Forging and Pressing, Hot forming and bending, Machining

Fabrication Properties

Joining Technique Suitability

Soldering
Excellent

Brazing
Good

Oxyacetylene Welding
Not Recommended

Gas Shielded Arc Welding
Not Recommended

Coated Metal Arc Welding
Not Recommended

Spot Weld
Not Recommended

Seam Weld
Not Recommended

Butt Weld
Fair

Capacity for Being Cold Worked
Poor

Capacity for Being Hot Formed
Excellent

Machinability Rating
90

HTH
-- 
Jim Binnion

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