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EN 10084 C15E vs SAE J403 1015

Strong Match — 92.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10084 C15E (EN 10084:2008) and SAE J403 1015 (SAE J403:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. EN 10084 C15E is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while SAE J403 1015 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. EN 10084 C15E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while SAE J403 1015 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, EN 10084 C15E vs SAE J403 1015 is a 92.3% 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 92.3%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10084 C15E:
BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.3%
Specifications
Property EN 10084 C15E SAE J403 1015
Standard EN 10084:2008 SAE J403:2009
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.13-0.18
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
Si (%) <=0.40 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10084 C15E SAE J403 1015
Condition Soft annealed Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed: 143 HB max Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10084 C15E
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
SAE J403 1015
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can EN 10084 C15E Be Substituted With SAE J403 1015?
EN 10084 C15E and SAE J403 1015 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1015 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 C15E 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 EN 10084 C15E and SAE J403 1015?
EN 10084 C15E specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1015.
Can EN 10084 C15E be substituted with SAE J403 1015?
EN 10084 C15E and SAE J403 1015 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1015 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 C15E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.