Strong Match — 92.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 is typically used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6., while BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46 is commonly used for used for crankshafts, connecting rods, spindles, gears, shafts, and machine tools..
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46 is a 92.2% 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 92.2%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46
Used for crankshafts, connecting rods, spindles, gears, shafts, and machine tools.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46?
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46?
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080M46 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.