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BS 970 EN32A vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN32A (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN32A is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. recommended for limiting ruling sections of 1/2 in and below., while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. BS 970 EN32A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN32A vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is a 83.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN32A:
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN32A BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.15 0.38-0.43
Si (%) 0.05-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.50-0.70
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.050 <=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 EN32A BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Tensile Strength ≥494 MPa (32 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥20% Not specified
Condition Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN32A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Recommended for limiting ruling sections of 1/2 in and below.
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN32A Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
BS 970 EN32A and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN32A and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
BS 970 EN32A specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40.
Can BS 970 EN32A be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
BS 970 EN32A and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.