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BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 vs SAE J403 12L14

Strong Match — 90.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and SAE J403 12L14 (SAE J403:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is typically used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; free-cutting steel (table 12), while SAE J403 12L14 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J403 12L14 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 vs SAE J403 12L14 is a 90.1% 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 90.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07:
IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 SAE J403 12L14
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 SAE J403:2009
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.15
Si (%) <=0.05 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.90-1.30 0.85-1.15
P (%) <=0.090 0.04-0.09
S (%) 0.25-0.35 0.26-0.35
Pb (%) Not specified 0.15-0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; free-cutting steel (Table 12)
SAE J403 12L14
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 Be Substituted With SAE J403 12L14?
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 and SAE J403 12L14 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 12L14 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 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 3) 230M07 and SAE J403 12L14?
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 12L14. SAE J403 12L14 specifies Pb which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 be substituted with SAE J403 12L14?
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 and SAE J403 12L14 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 12L14 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.