Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1), while BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 is commonly used for used for springs, blades, wear plates, hand tools, shafts, and cutting components..
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 is a 84.3% 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%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
Hardness, annealed
<=140 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
Used for springs, blades, wear plates, hand tools, shafts, and cutting components.
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 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 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55?
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 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.