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BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 vs AISI 1060

Strong Match — 93.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and AISI 1060 are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 is typically used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6., while AISI 1060 is commonly used for used for springs, blades, hand tools, wear parts, shafts, and cutting tools.. BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while AISI 1060 is defined under AISI, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 vs AISI 1060 is a 93.8% 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 93.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 AISI 1060
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 AISI
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.55-0.60 0.55-0.65
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.050 ≤0.030
S (%) <=0.050 0.050 max
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) 080A57 AISI 1060
Condition Not specified Hot Rolled
Tensile Strength Not specified 700-750 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 380-420 MPa
Elongation Not specified 11-16%
Hardness Not specified 197-220 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
AISI 1060
Used for springs, blades, hand tools, wear parts, shafts, and cutting tools.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 Be Substituted With AISI 1060?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 and AISI 1060 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 1060 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 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
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57
No active listings currently.
AISI 1060
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–6500 mm (208.66–255.91 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57
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AISI 1060
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 and AISI 1060?
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) 080A57 be substituted with AISI 1060?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 and AISI 1060 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 1060 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A57 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.