1215 Free-Machining Steel Round Bar: 1215 is a resulfurized, rephosphorized low-carbon free-machining steel typically chosen for high-volume turned parts without intentional lead additions.
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1215 Free-Machining Steel Round Bar — Technical Purchasing Guide
| Item | Reference / purchasing detail |
|---|---|
| Material/product | 1215 Free-Machining Steel Round Bar |
| Grade identity and purchase standard | SAE/AISI 1215; applicable bar chemistry and material form |
| Delivery or treatment condition | Specify cold-drawn or hot-rolled delivery condition |
| Typical applications | Screw-machine fittings, spacers, pins and fasteners |
| Selection concern | 1215 differs from leaded 12L14 and from 1018 in chemistry and machining behavior. |
| Mozaic processing | Precision round-bar grinding, straightening, cutting, chamfering and packing when feasible |
Technical overview, not a certified composition or mechanical-property report. Confirm grade designation, product standard, required condition and heat-lot documentation for every order.
Why Material Grade and Condition Matter
1215 differs from leaded 12L14 and from 1018 in chemistry and machining behavior. Representative components include screw-machine fittings, spacers, pins and fasteners. Different grades can share a broad alloy family while requiring distinct finishing, inspection or material qualification. Procurement and engineering should agree on the supplied condition and part performance before accepting substitutions.
Precision Bar Supply and Processing
Mozaic Precision Metals offers project-specific centerless grinding, bar straightening, polishing, saw cutting, chamfering and packaging. Our quoting process considers material condition, diameter, length and the required final surface. Diameter tolerance, straightness and roughness should be specified and inspected separately.
Related Grades and Comparison Resources
- 12l14 steel — related application or grade information
- 1018 round bar — related application or grade information
What to Include in Your RFQ
Send the alloy or grade, appropriate standard/revision, raw stock size, target finished OD, length, quantity, specified heat-treated or drawn condition, straightness, finish and certificates. Request a quote online, email sales@mozaicprecision.com or call 847-637-8379.