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CuAl10Ni5Fe4 · C63000

NC4 AMS 4640 is a nickel-aluminium bronze (UNS C63000, CW307G) for aerospace and marine parts. It combines high hardness and strength with resistance to sea water, and is commonly used for landing gear bushings.

320–469 MPaYield strength
689–760 MPaTensile strength
10–13 %Elongation
180–201 HBHardness HB
Specify this grade

Qualification packs are released after a short form. Export control applies.

Properties

Guaranteed values, by temper.

Alloy family
Copper-Aluminium
Chemistry family
CuAlNiFe
Lead-free
Yes

Forms

Forms & dimensions available

Bars7 variant(s)

Dimensional ranges and tolerances on request — machining and finishing are in house.

Standards

Standards & equivalences

  • 2,0966
  • AMS 4640
  • ASTM B124
  • ASTM B150
  • CW307G

Product and process qualifications are listed above. Customer approvals are confidential and are not disclosed.

Applications

Markets & applications

Applications

  • Bushings and bearings for landing gear
  • Rings for aerospace assemblies
  • Distributor bodies
  • Screws and forged parts for marine equipment
Stack of round nickel-aluminium bronze bars with sawn ends, on a white background

Why this grade

01

Combines high hardness and tensile strength with corrosion resistance.

02

Resists sea-water corrosion, saline mist and oxidation.

03

Compliant with AMS 4640, ASTM B150 and ASTM B124 for aerospace drawings.

04

Suited to extrusion, forging, die stamping, hot forming and arc, MIG and TIG welding.

Alternatives

If this grade is not the right trade-off.

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