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AISI 1060 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6

Strong Match — 97.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AISI 1060 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. AISI 1060 is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, AISI 1060 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 is a 97.1% 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 97.1%.

Frequently Compared With AISI 1060:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.1%
Specifications
Property AISI 1060 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
Standard AISI IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.55-0.65 0.55-0.65
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.50-0.80
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 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
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.
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
Not documented
Key Differences
Can AISI 1060 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6?
AISI 1060 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 1060 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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)
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
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AISI 1060
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AISI 1060 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6?
AISI 1060 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6.
Can AISI 1060 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6?
AISI 1060 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 1060 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.