Alloys

• Alloy - metals combined to improve properties and aesthetics
• Brass

  • made from copper and zinc
  • heavy, malleable, easy to cast and has low friction.
• stainless Steel

  • made up of low carbon and chromium.
  • is hard and smooth and resist rust
• High Speed Steel

  • is hard, abrasion resistant, tough
  • performs well under high temperatures when used for machining.