There are many factors, sometimes overlooked, that contribute to low costs of brass components.

• Close tolerance manufacturing techniques can be employed so that finishing costs are minimal.

• Tooling costs may be significantly lower than for other materials or processes.

• Ease of machining means that production costs can be minimised.

• The good corrosion resistance of the brasses means that the cost of protective finishing is lower than for many other materials.

• In addition to these benefits the high value of any process scrap can be used to reduce production costs significantly.

• The long service life normally expected of well-designed brass components means that the costs of service failures are minimal.