Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 (EN 10083-1:1996) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts; also used normalized (clause 1.1, table 10), while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6..
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-1 28Mn6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 61.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10083-1 28Mn6
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Condition
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Not specified
Elongation
13% min
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed: 223 HB max
Not specified
Tensile Strength
800 to 950 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
590 MPa min
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 28Mn6
Quenched and tempered machine parts; also used normalized (clause 1.1, Table 10)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 specifies Cr, Cr+Mo+Ni, Mo, Ni which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can EN 10083-1 28Mn6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.
What is the difference between EN 10083-1 28Mn6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 specifies Cr, Cr+Mo+Ni, Mo, Ni which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can EN 10083-1 28Mn6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.