All About Bronze Metal with Istar Machining – Your CNC Solution

What Is Bronze and Why Should You Care?

Bronze is a metal made of copper and tin. It is old but still used today. People in the Bronze Age made tools with it first. Now, we use it in many things.

Problem: Are you trying to make parts from bronze but find it hard to get the right look and fit? Does your bronze work take too much time? Do you have bad parts that cost you money?

At Istar Machining, we know bronze is tricky. It can be hard to cut right. You need the right tools and skills.

Bronze Basics: What You Need to Know

Bronze is made of:

• 88-95% copper
• 5-12% tin
• Sometimes has other metals too

Agitation: When you try to make bronze parts without the right tools, you get:

• Rough edges
• Wrong sizes
• Waste of costly metal
• Angry customers
• Lost time and money

Our CNC machining service can fix these problems for you!

Types of Bronze We Work With

Solution: At Istar Machining, we use precision CNC milling to make all types of bronze parts with no errors and fast delivery!

Why Bronze Is So Good (And Hard to Machine)

Bronze has many good things about it:

• Does not rust in salt water
• Can be bent without breaking
• Works well in gears and bearings
• Does not make sparks
• Kills germs

Problem: These same things make bronze hard to cut and shape. It can:

• Dull your tools fast
• Need special cutting speeds
• Warp when hot
• Cost a lot if you mess up

Real Uses of Bronze Today

Bronze is used in many big things:

1. Ship parts – The U.S. Navy uses aluminum bronze that lasts twice as long as steel in salt water
2. Olympic medals – Bronze medals have been given since 1904
3. Old tools – Egyptian tools from 2500 BCE still exist today
4. Airplane parts – Boeing uses bronze in its planes

Agitation: If your bronze parts aren’t made right, they could fail in these important uses! Bad machining means danger and waste!

Our CNC bronze machining makes sure your parts are perfect every time!

How Bronze Compares to Other Metals

Bronze is just one of many metals. Here’s how it compares:

• Bronze vs. Brass: Bronze has tin, brass has zinc. Bronze is stronger in sea water.
• Bronze vs. Copper: Bronze is harder than pure copper.
• Bronze vs. Steel: Bronze does not rust like steel but is not as strong.

Problem: Picking the wrong metal for your job can mean:

• Parts that break
• Money wasted
• Time lost fixing problems

Bronze Market Facts You Should Know

The bronze market is big and growing:

• Worth $12.3 billion in 2023
• Growing by 4.2% each year
• Asia makes most bronze (China makes 60%)
• Europe is growing fastest in bronze use
• Used most in ships (35%), factories (30%), and art (20%)

Agitation: With such a big market, you can’t afford to have bad parts or late delivery!

How Istar Machining Works with Bronze

At Istar Machining, we use 5 steps to make perfect bronze parts:

1. Look at your design
2. Pick the right bronze type
3. Set up our CNC machines with the right tools
4. Cut your parts with care
5. Check every part before shipping

Solution: Our CNC parts machining means you get perfect bronze parts every time!

Bronze Machining Challenges We Solve

Problem: Bronze is not easy to machine! It can:

• Stick to cutting tools
• Make rough surfaces
• Need special coolant
• Wear out tools fast

Agitation: Without the right skills and tools, your bronze parts will:

• Not fit right
• Look bad
• Cost too much
• Take too long

Solution: Istar Machining has the right tools and know-how to make your bronze parts perfect!

Bronze Projects We’ve Done

We have made many bronze parts like:

• Ship propellers
• Gears for robots
• Bearings for fast machines
• Art pieces
• Custom parts for special jobs

Our custom CNC machining can make any bronze part you need!

How to Take Care of Bronze Parts

Bronze needs good care to last:

• Clean with mild soap
• Stop green stuff (patina) with wax
• Fix bronze disease (green spots) right away
• Use coatings for outdoor bronze

Problem: If you don’t care for bronze right, it will look bad and might break.

Cost of Bronze Machining

Bronze prices change often:

• Copper costs about $8,500 per ton
• Recycled bronze costs 20-30% less
• China makes 50% of copper and tin

Agitation: Bronze is not cheap! If your machining shop wastes it, you lose money!

Solution: Istar Machining is careful with your bronze to keep costs down!

Why Choose Istar Machining for Your Bronze Parts

Problem: Most shops don’t know how to work with bronze right.

Agitation: This leads to:

• Bad parts
• Wasted metal
• Long waits
• Unhappy customers

Solution: Istar Machining gives you:

• Perfect parts the first time
• Fast delivery
• Fair prices
• Expert advice on bronze types
• Precision CNC turning for round parts
• 5 axis machining for complex shapes

Get Started with Your Bronze Project

Don’t wait to get your bronze parts made right!

1. Send us your design
2. Get a free quote
3. We make your parts fast
4. You get perfect bronze parts

Contact Istar Machining today to see how our CNC machining service can make your bronze parts right!

FAQ About Bronze Machining