Strong Match — 94.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
AISI 1015 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
AISI 1015 is typically used for case hardened pins, bushes, light gears, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
AISI 1015 is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, AISI 1015 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 is a 94.3% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.3%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
AISI 1015
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15
Tensile Strength
380–530 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
≥22%
Not specified
Hardness
≤131 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
AISI 1015
Case hardened pins, bushes, light gears
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Can AISI 1015 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15?
AISI 1015 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 1015 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between AISI 1015 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can AISI 1015 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15?
AISI 1015 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 1015 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.