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AISI 1060 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AISI 1060 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. AISI 1060 is typically used for used for springs, blades, hand tools, wear parts, shafts, and cutting tools., while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). AISI 1060 is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, AISI 1060 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is a 85.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With AISI 1060:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property AISI 1060 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Standard AISI BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.55-0.65 0.10-0.15
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.30-0.50
P (%) ≤0.030 Not specified
S (%) 0.050 max Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property AISI 1060 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Condition Hot Rolled Not specified
Tensile Strength 700-750 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 380-420 MPa Not specified
Elongation 11-16% Not specified
Hardness 197-220 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
AISI 1060
Used for springs, blades, hand tools, wear parts, shafts, and cutting tools.
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Key Differences
Can AISI 1060 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
AISI 1060 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
AISI 1060
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–6500 mm (208.66–255.91 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AISI 1060 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
AISI 1060 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12.
Can AISI 1060 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
AISI 1060 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.