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AISI 1045 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45

Strong Match — 93.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AISI 1045 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. AISI 1045 is typically used for shafts, gears, axles, bolts, machine parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. AISI 1045 is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, AISI 1045 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 is a 93.3% 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 93.3%.

Frequently Compared With AISI 1045:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A47 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.3%
Specifications
Property AISI 1045 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45
Standard AISI BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.43–0.50 0.43-0.48
Mn (%) 0.60–0.90 0.50-0.70
S (%) ≤0.050 <=0.050
P (%) ≤0.030 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property AISI 1045 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45
Condition Hot Rolled Not specified
Tensile Strength 570-700 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 310-450 MPa Not specified
Elongation 16-20% Not specified
Hardness 170-210 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
AISI 1045
Shafts, gears, axles, bolts, machine parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Can AISI 1045 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45?
AISI 1045 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 1045 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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AISI 1045
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–7000 mm (236.22–275.59 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AISI 1045 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can AISI 1045 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45?
AISI 1045 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 1045 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.