Bearing Bronze

SAE 660 Bearing Bronze CNC Machining

Premium bearing bronze with exceptional wear resistance and load-bearing capacity. The trusted choice for heavy-duty bushings, bearings, and sliding applications.

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Material Specifications

Designation: SAE 660 / UNS C93200
Type: Leaded Tin Bronze
Composition: 83% Cu, 7% Sn, 7% Pb, 3% Zn
Density: 8.9 g/cm³
Australian Standard: AS 1565 Grade 3A

Why Choose SAE 660?

Excellent Wear Resistance

Superior resistance to wear, galling, and seizure. Lead content provides self-lubricating properties for extended service life.

High Load Capacity

Handles heavy loads and shock loading. Ideal for industrial machinery, construction equipment, and mining applications.

Corrosion Resistant

Good resistance to corrosion in freshwater and many industrial environments. Superior to steel for marine and wet applications.

Good Machinability

Machines well with standard tooling. Lead content improves chip breaking and surface finish compared to unleaded bronzes.

Technical Properties

Chemical Composition

Element % Purpose
Copper (Cu) 81.0 - 85.0 Base metal, strength, corrosion resistance
Tin (Sn) 6.0 - 8.0 Hardness, wear resistance
Lead (Pb) 6.0 - 8.0 Lubricity, machinability, embeddability
Zinc (Zn) 2.0 - 4.0 Deoxidizer, fluidity
Others ≤ 0.5 Trace elements

Mechanical & Physical Properties

Mechanical Property Value
Tensile Strength 240-310 MPa
Yield Strength 130-150 MPa
Elongation 15-20%
Hardness 60-75 HB
Physical Property Value
Density 8.9 g/cm³
Thermal Conductivity 59 W/m·K
Coefficient of Friction 0.15 - 0.20
Max Service Temp 230°C

Common Applications

Industrial Bearings

  • • Heavy machinery bushings
  • • Press bearings
  • • Conveyor rollers
  • • Industrial equipment

Construction Equipment

  • • Excavator bushings
  • • Loader pivot pins
  • • Crane bearings
  • • Dozer components

Mining Applications

  • • Crusher bearings
  • • Conveyor idlers
  • • Mill bushings
  • • Heavy-duty wear plates

Marine Equipment

  • • Propeller shaft bearings
  • • Rudder bushings
  • • Winch components
  • • Deck equipment

Agricultural Machinery

  • • Tractor bushings
  • • Harvester bearings
  • • Implement pins
  • • Hydraulic cylinders

Automotive

  • • Suspension bushings
  • • Steering components
  • • Transmission bushings
  • • Thrust washers

CNC Machining SAE 660

Machining Parameters

Operation Speed (m/min)
Turning 60-120
Milling 50-100
Drilling 40-80

Best Practices

  • ✓ Use sharp HSS or carbide tools
  • ✓ Coolant recommended for best finish
  • ✓ Moderate speeds to prevent work hardening
  • ✓ Positive rake angles preferred
  • ✓ Good chip control due to lead content

Expert SAE 660 Bronze Machining

Precision machining for heavy-duty bearing and bushing applications.