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Brass & Bronze
XYC Metalworks: Premium Custom Architectural Brass & Bronze for Luxury Projects
As a premier custom metal fabrication company, XYC Metalworks specializes in creating bespoke solutions for world-class architectural and interior design projects. This page serves as an educational guide to the timeless custom architectural brass & bronze materials we expertly utilize—high-quality alloys available in sheets, plates, and custom profiles.
While this information is for your reference, our core service is to partner with you. We will analyze your project’s specific requirements to recommend and fabricate the most suitable brass or bronze products, ensuring your application achieves the perfect balance of luxury, performance, and timeless character.
We use the highest quality brass and bronze products, renowned for their rich, warm aesthetics, exceptional durability, and unique “living finish.” They are the ideal choice for luxury architectural trim, interior cladding, marine hardware, and high-end decorative elements.
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Brass & Bronze Sheet & Plate
Brass and bronze sheets and plates are the premium choice for architectural design, celebrated for their rich, deep colors that evolve over time. From the bright, sunny yellow of C260 Brass to the deep, reddish-brown of C510 Bronze, these metals provide a warmth and character unmatched by other materials.
Unlike coated or painted metals, brass and bronze are “living metals.” They possess a “living finish,” meaning the surface will naturally react with its environment, gradually darkening and developing a unique patina. This aging process adds depth and an authentic, timeless beauty to the installation.
Common Grades & Properties
We specialize in the most sought-after alloys for architectural and decorative use:
Brass Alloys (Copper + Zinc)
C260 Cartridge Brass
Composition: 70% Copper, 30% Zinc.
Properties: The most common brass. Has a classic bright yellow color, excellent ductility, and good formability.
Applications: Decorative trim, interior wall panels, signage, light fixtures, and furniture hardware.
C280 Muntz Metal
Composition: 60% Copper, 40% Zinc.
Properties: A slightly more reddish-yellow hue than C260, with good strength and excellent corrosion resistance.
Applications: Architectural panels, facades, boat hulls, and industrial components.
Bronze Alloys (Copper + Tin / Other Elements)
C510 Phosphor Bronze
Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin.
Properties: A rich, reddish-brown color. Known for its high strength, superior corrosion resistance, and good spring qualities.
Applications: High-end architectural facades, marine hardware, sculptures, and electrical contacts.
C614 Aluminum Bronze
Properties: Excellent strength and superior corrosion resistance, especially against saltwater, making it a premier choice for marine applications.
Sheet & Plate Specifications
Parameter | Details |
Alloy Grades | Brass: C260, C280. Bronze: C510, C614, C932, etc. |
Temper | Annealed (Soft), H01 (Quarter Hard), H02 (Half Hard), H04 (Full Hard) |
Thickness | 0.5mm – 50mm |
Standard Size | 1000mm x 2000mm, 1219mm x 2438mm (Custom cutting available) |
Wide Range of Surface Finishes
We offer a variety of finishes to achieve your precise aesthetic vision:
Mill Finish: The natural, raw finish of the metal. This is a “living finish” that will patinate most actively.
Brushed / Hairline (Satin): A smooth, continuous-grain finish that provides an elegant, modern look and helps mask fingerprints.
Polished (Mirror): A highly polished, reflective surface that delivers a brilliant, luxurious gold or red appearance.
Antique / Patina Finish: An accelerated aging process where we use chemical treatments to create a specific aged look, such as “Oil Rubbed Bronze,” “Statuary Bronze” (dark brown/black), or Verdigris (green patina).
Protective Clear Coat (Optional): A lacquer or clear coat can be applied to any finish to “lock in” the color and prevent further patination.
Brass & Bronze Tubes & Profiles
In addition to flat sheets, XYC Metalworks fabricates a wide range of brass and bronze profiles, including tubes, channels, and angles. These are essential for creating cohesive designs where all elements share the same premium material.
Tube & Profile Specifications
Parameter | Details |
Shape | Round Tube, Square Tube, Rectangular Tube, Channels, Angles, Custom Profiles |
Alloy Grade | C260, C280, C385 (Architectural Bronze) |
Wall Thickness (WT) | 1mm – 10mm (depending on type) |
Length | Standard 6 meters (Custom cutting available) |
Surface | Mill Finish, Brushed, Polished, Antique Patina |
Applications | Architectural handrails, railings, furniture frames, door frames, decorative trim, and “store fixture” components. |
Why Choose XYC Metalworks for Brass & Bronze?
Timeless Aesthetic: Brass and bronze offer a warmth and luxury that cannot be replicated. The “living finish” ensures the material ages gracefully, adding character over time.
Superior Corrosion Resistance: These alloys, particularly bronze, have exceptional resistance to corrosion, making them ideal for coastal architecture and marine hardware.
Antimicrobial Properties: A unique and vital benefit. As copper alloys, brass and bronze are inherently antimicrobial, meaning they naturally kill a wide range of harmful bacteria and microbes upon contact. This makes them the ultimate choice for high-touch surfaces like handrails, countertops, door handles, and elevator buttons.
Durability & Strength: These are robust, heavy-duty materials that offer a long service life in both structural and decorative applications.
Ease of Fabrication: Brass and bronze have excellent workability, allowing them to be readily cut, formed, bent, and welded to meet complex project specifications.
100% Recyclable: Like all our metals, brass and bronze are fully recyclable, making them a sustainable choice for green building projects.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the main difference between brass and bronze for custom fabrication?
A: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc with a characteristic yellow color, while bronze is primarily copper and tin, resulting in a deeper, reddish-brown hue. This distinction is vital when choosing the right aesthetic for custom architectural brass & bronze projects.
Q2: What is a "living finish" in architectural metalwork?
A: A “living finish” refers to raw, un-coated metal that naturally reacts with its environment, gradually darkening and developing a unique, authentic patina over time. This aging process adds a timeless beauty that is highly sought after in luxury design.
Q3: Are custom architectural brass & bronze materials suitable for coastal environments?
A: Yes, both have excellent weather resistance. Bronze alloys like C510 or C614 are premier choices for marine hardware and coastal facades due to their superior resistance to saltwater corrosion.
Q4: What makes antimicrobial copper alloys a superior choice for high-touch areas?
A: As copper-based materials, brass and bronze are inherently antimicrobial, meaning they naturally and continuously kill bacteria and viruses upon contact. This makes antimicrobial copper alloys the ultimate choice for handrails and elevator buttons.
Q5: How can I prevent my brass or bronze installation from changing color?
A: To maintain the original polished look, a protective clear coat or lacquer must be applied to seal the metal from air and moisture. Without this coating, the metal will naturally patinate.
Q6: Which brass alloy grades are best for luxury interior cladding?
A: C260 Cartridge Brass is ideal for decorative trim and fixtures , while C280 Muntz Metal provides a slightly more reddish hue and is excellent for larger luxury brass and bronze cladding panels.
Q7: Can XYC Metalworks provide custom profiles in brass and bronze?
A: Absolutely. Beyond sheets and plates, we fabricate a wide range of custom architectural brass & bronze profiles, including tubes, channels, and angles to meet precise project specifications .
Q8: What is the best way to clean "living finish" brass or bronze?
A: For a natural finish, use a soft cloth with mild soap and water, avoiding harsh chemicals. To restore a polished look, standard metal polishes can be used, though this will remove the natural patina.
Q9: What types of antique finishes can you achieve through custom fabrication?
A: We offer various chemical treatments to create specific aged looks, such as “Oil Rubbed Bronze,” “Statuary Bronze,” or a green Verdigris patina.
Q10: Is choosing brass and bronze an environmentally friendly option?
A: Yes, both brass and bronze are 100% recyclable without any loss of quality. This makes them a highly sustainable material choice for modern green building and architectural projects.
Why Choose XYC Metalworks for Your Stainless Steel Project?
XYC Metalworks provides PVD-coated stainless steel products through quality craft, fabrication, and control. We offer flexible solutions, finishes, and worldwide supply to guarantee your project will have a durable appearance, style, and performance.
Industry Expertise
Our highly skilled team knows how to optimally produce the metal finish and guarantees to create a finish that is in line with your aspirations.
High-Quality Materials
We employ superior quality metals for captivating and enduring metal finishes giving architectural or interior design projects longevity.
Custom Solutions
The decorative panels can be produced in the preferred or desired hue, surface texture, and weave structure that you desire for your project.
Exceptional Service
Making customers content is always our goal, and effective communication, problem solving, and timely help guarantee a smooth project process.
Sustainable Practices
Such as using environmentally friendly materials, recycling, and reducing waste, to achieve aesthetically attractive and sustainable metal finishes.
Competitive Pricing
Our patina finish services are affordable while still providing high quality and we ensure that our prices are amongst the fairest in the market today.
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