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Forged Brass is Best.

All Bravura locks are forged, because forging makes stronger, more durable brass with a better finish. Cast brass is melted, then poured into a mould. It is softer, less-dense and can have many imperfections. Cast brass will also not wear as well as forged brass.

1) We start with a solid ingot of brass, then heat it red-hot.

2) The red-hot ingot is then put into a polished, metal die and forged (squeezed) into the desired shape using 600 - 1000 tons of pressure.

3) After the excess metal (flashing) is cut-off, the forging is inspected, then machined, then inspected again.

4) Once all the hand-polishing and finishing is complete, Bravura locks are ready for years of functional beauty on your home.

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