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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 vs AISI 1060

Strong Match — 97.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and AISI 1060 are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while AISI 1060 is defined under AISI, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 vs AISI 1060 is a 97.1% 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 97.1%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.1%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 AISI 1060
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 AISI
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.55-0.65 0.55-0.65
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.60-0.90
P (%) Not specified ≤0.030
S (%) Not specified 0.050 max
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 AISI 1060
Condition Not specified Hot Rolled
Tensile Strength Not specified 700-750 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 380-420 MPa
Elongation Not specified 11-16%
Hardness Not specified 197-220 HB
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
Not documented
AISI 1060
Used for springs, blades, hand tools, wear parts, shafts, and cutting tools.
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 Be Substituted With AISI 1060?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 and AISI 1060 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 1060 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
No active listings currently.
AISI 1060
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–6500 mm (208.66–255.91 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
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AISI 1060
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 and AISI 1060?
AISI 1060 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 be substituted with AISI 1060?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 and AISI 1060 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 1060 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.