Strong Match — 91.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN32B (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 EN32B is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. recommended for limiting ruling sections over 1/2 in. en 32c same title., while BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is commonly used for wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 4)..
BS 970 EN32B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN32B vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is a 91.3% 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 91.3%.
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 EN32B
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15
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 EN32B
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Recommended for limiting ruling sections over 1/2 in. En 32C same title.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15
Wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 4).
Key Differences
BS 970 EN32B specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15.
Can BS 970 EN32B Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15?
BS 970 EN32B and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN32B 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 EN32B and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15?
BS 970 EN32B specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15.
Can BS 970 EN32B be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15?
BS 970 EN32B and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN32B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.