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The Copper Development Association publications covering the use of brass are listed below.  Details of the complete range of CDA publications and an order form can be found at: www.cda.org.uk/frontend/pubs.htm.

Publication Description
89
Architectural Brass
Highlights the durable and decorative qualities of brass when used for both internal and external architectural applications. Well illustrated with examples of modern usage. 1991.  Download.
100
Brass Beats Steel
A compilation of six information sheets produced by CDA Inc., USA detailing the savings made when brass replaced steel for machined components. 1992. 6pp.
117
The Brasses - Properties & Applications
Compositions and properties of standard brasses in wrought and cast condition together with details of BS and European Standards, forms available, fabrication methods and examples of typical applications. 2005. 63pp.  More information and order form.
133
Design in Brass
Describes briefly the many British Standard wrought and cast brasses commonly available. Gives example case histories of applications and machinability comparisons. 1998.  Download.
177
Brass in focus
This article by Ken Kempson from the May/June 2004 issue of Engineering Designer describes how brasses are versatile and cost-effective materials, ideal for designing complex and long lasting components. 2004, 4pp.  Download.
D7
The Brasses: Properties and Availability
This disk lists all the brasses and nickel silvers commonly available in Europe together with their compositions and properties. Near equivalents are indicated and the differences are highlighted. Besides the properties normally specified, the disk includes data on long-term properties above and below ambient temperature and in fatigue conditions. 1994.  Download and save to disk.

D9
Component Costing Comparator

This interactive program enables engineers and designers to quickly estimate the cost of machined components in brass and other materials and to calculate the savings to be made by machining in brass  Download and save to disk.
CD3
Design in Brass
This CD is an aid to designing cost-effective and recyclable brass components.  It contains PowerPoint presentations for practising and undergraduate designers and engineers covering types of brass, production techniques and case studies.

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