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BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 vs SAE J403 1016

Strong Match — 96% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and SAE J403 1016 (SAE J403:2001) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while SAE J403 1016 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J403 1016 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 vs SAE J403 1016 is a 96% 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 96%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
96%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 SAE J403 1016
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 SAE J403:2001
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.13-0.18
Mn (%) 0.60-1.00 0.60-0.90
P (%) Not specified <=0.030
S (%) Not specified <=0.050
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) 080M15 SAE J403 1016
Condition Case hardened, 19 mm test bar Not specified
Tensile Strength 460 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 18 % min Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15
Case hardening steel (section four)
SAE J403 1016
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1016?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and SAE J403 1016 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1016 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and SAE J403 1016?
SAE J403 1016 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 be substituted with SAE J403 1016?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and SAE J403 1016 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1016 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.