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BS 970 EN15AM vs BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36

Strong Match — 98.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN15AM (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 EN15AM is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength 45/55 (r) tons/sq in., while BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; free-cutting steel (table 12). BS 970 EN15AM is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN15AM vs BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36 is a 98.5% 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 98.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN15AM:
IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
98.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN15AM BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.40 0.32-0.40
Si (%) <=0.25 <=0.25
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 1.30-1.70
S (%) 0.12-0.20 0.12-0.20
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.06
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 EN15AM BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36
Tensile Strength ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥20% Not specified
Hardness 201-255 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 2 1/2 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN15AM
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength 45/55 (R) tons/sq in.
BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; free-cutting steel (Table 12)
Can BS 970 EN15AM Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36?
BS 970 EN15AM and BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN15AM 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 EN15AM and BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN15AM be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36?
BS 970 EN15AM and BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 216M36 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN15AM in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.