Strong Match — 94.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and AISI 1015 are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 is typically used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)., while AISI 1015 is commonly used for case hardened pins, bushes, light gears.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while AISI 1015 is defined under AISI, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 vs AISI 1015 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
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15
AISI 1015
Tensile Strength
Not specified
380–530 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥22%
Hardness
Not specified
≤131 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
AISI 1015
Case hardened pins, bushes, light gears
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 Be Substituted With AISI 1015?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 and AISI 1015 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 1015 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 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) 080A15 and AISI 1015?
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) 080A15 be substituted with AISI 1015?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 and AISI 1015 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 1015 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.