Hardware manufacturing demands materials that machine cleanly, hold threads, and look right when the part is installed. Brass and bronze are widely used for knobs, pulls, fasteners, fittings, decorative components, and precision hardware because they combine corrosion resistance with a finish that suits both utilitarian and design-forward applications. 

Lewis Brass & Copper supports hardware shops with rod/bar for machining, sheet/plate/coil for stamped parts, and tubing for components that need consistent wall and OD/ID control. 

If you’re producing repeat parts, consistent stock sizes help keep toolpaths stable and scrap down. We also support fast-paced runs with precision cutting, plus polishing for pieces where surface appearance matters. When a design calls for a specific profile, temper, or non-standard size, we can help with custom orders and special mill requests.

Featured Hardware Products

  • Brass Wire Coil

    A260 Brass Coil

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  • A464 Bronze Sheet Metal

    A260 Brass Sheet Plate

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  • A272 Brass Rectangular Tubing

    A272 Brass Rectangular Tubing

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  • A332 Brass Round Tubing

    A332 Brass Round Tubing

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  • A335 Brass Round Tubing

    A335 Brass Round Tubing

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  • A360 Brass Half Round Rod

    A360 Brass Half Round Rod

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  • Brass Hexagonal Rod

    A360 Brass Hexagonal Bar

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  • Round and Square Brass Rods for Manufacturing

    A360 Brass Round Rod

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  • A360 Brass Square Bar

    A360 Brass Square Bar

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  • A385 Bronze Channel

    A385 Bronze Channel

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  • Round and Square Brass Rods for Manufacturing

    A385 Bronze Round Rod

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  • A385 Bronze Square Bar

    A385 Bronze Square Bar

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Applications in Hardware

Hardware products often begin with stock forms chosen for predictable machining, crisp detailing, and dependable finish quality.

Machined Fasteners

Clean machining for screws, specialty bolts, and precision threaded hardware.

Knobs & Pulls

Stock suited for crisp edges, clean detailing, and attractive exposed finishes.

Hinges & Pivot Components

Plate and sheet used for durable hinge leaves and formed hardware pieces.

Stamped Hardware Parts

Coil stock for repeatable stamping runs and consistent formed components.

Spacers, Bushings & Standoffs

Machined from brass or bronze bar to maintain spacing and resist wear.

Decorative Hardware Accents

Material for escutcheons, trim rings, faceplates, and detail pieces.

Tubular Hardware Elements

Tubing for sleeves, collars, stand-offs, and component housings.

Architectural Hardware Shapes

Shapes for edge trims, brackets, and clean transitions in assemblies.

Brass Cabinet Hardware

Benefits for Hardware Manufacturers

Brass and bronze shine in hardware because they reward good machining. Threads cut cleanly, edges stay crisp, and parts tend to come off the machine with a surface that needs less fighting to look right. Corrosion resistance helps hardware keep its appearance in kitchens, baths, entryways, and exterior-adjacent installs where humidity or handling is constant. 

For makers producing repeat runs, copper-based alloys support consistent results: stable dimensions, predictable forming behavior in sheet and coil, and reliable tool performance. The “feel” matters too—brass hardware has a weight and finish quality that reads premium in the hand, which is hard to replicate with lighter substitutes.

Brass and Copper Pipes and Fittings

Why Lewis Brass & Copper

Hardware programs often live and die by small details: diameter consistency, straightness, surface condition, and how fast you can get the next run on the floor. Lewis Brass & Copper is set up to support that cadence with a broad mix of rod/bar, sheet/plate/coil, tubing, and architectural shapes. We’re especially strong in tubing, including profiles that help hardware lines stand out without redesigning the whole part. 

Precision cutting lets you buy closer to what you need, which can make kitting and machine scheduling easier. If your specs call for a less common alloy, temper, or a size outside the usual catalog range, we can pursue custom sizing and special mill orders so you don’t have to re-engineer around supply gaps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rod and bar are common for machined hardware, while sheet/coil is used for stamped parts. Tubing supports sleeves, collars, and stand-off style components.

Yes. C360 (free-cutting brass) is a go-to choice for threaded and machined hardware components.

Yes. Brass sheet, plate, and coil are available for stamping, forming, and fabricated hardware details.

Yes. Angles, channels, and tees are stocked for brackets, edge trims, and clean transitions.

Polishing is available and can help when parts will be visible at install and need a cleaner finish.