PRODUCT BULLETIN #144
NEY WHITE CASTING ALLOY "DB"
After over half a century of service to the jewelry and novelty manufacturers, we have developed a complete series of alloys for each and every situation encountered.
Our DB alloy was designed for heavy castings with ample detail and is ideal for the pewter figurine and model making fabricator. It is manufactured to meet the physical values shown below and can be adjusted to a variety of specific needs.
(Approximate % by weight)
DB assay: Tin = more than 92%, Antimony, Lead,
Small additions of Cadmium
Pewter Battleship
DENSITY: . 2795 lb. / cu in @ 68F
ELONGATION: 50%
LIQUIDUS TEMPERATURE: 430 F - 475 F
SOLIDUS TEMPERATURE: 415 F - 445 F
CASTING TEMPERATURE: 505 F - 575 F
BRINELL HARDNESS: 18
SHEAR STRENGTH: 6,700 psi
IZOD IMPACT VALUE: 22 ft.-lbs.
SOLDERABILITY: Excellent! Contact our sales department for information on fluxes and solders
FINISHES: Buffed, tumbled, lacquered and electroplated.
PLEASE NOTE:
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO AVOID ANY CONTAMINATION OF THESE ALLOYS.