1.1 This specification covers free-cutting brass rod, bar, wire and shapes of any specified cross section suitable for high-speed screw machine work. The material is Copper Alloy UNS No. C36000. 1.2 Most rods made to this specification are furnished as straight lengths. However, sizes 12 mm and under may be furnished in coil form when requested. Note 1-This specification is the metric companion to Specification B16.
ASTM B16M-92 history
2019ASTM B16/B16M-19 Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
2010ASTM B16/B16M-10(2015) Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
2010ASTM B16/B16M-10 Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
2005ASTM B16/B16M-05 Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
2000ASTM B16/B16M-00 Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
2017ASTM B16M-92 Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines [Metric] (Withdrawn 2000)