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Material type
Metal
Material name
Alloy steel 1215 | EN1A | 1.0715
Process compatibility
CNC machining
1215 is a carbon steel meaning that contains carbon as a main alloying element. It is often compared to carbon steel 1018 due to the similarity of their applications, but they have many differences. 1215 steel has better machinability and can hold tighter tolerances as well as a brighter finish.
Mechanical properties
Ultimate tensile strength
355-370 MPa
Yield strength
230 MPa
Young's modulus
(modulus of elasticity)
(modulus of elasticity)
190 - 210 GPa
Elongation at break
18-26 %
Physical properties
Corrosion resistance
Moderate
Magnetism
Magnetic
Weldability
Poor
Thermal properties
Thermal expansion coefficent
11.5 - 13.9 10^-6/ºC
Thermal conductivity
51.9 W/(m⋅°C)
Electrical properties
Electrical resistivity
17.4 μΩ*cm
Post treatments
Post-Processing
Cold working
Anodizing compatibility
Not suitable
Common applications
"Marine engineering
Furnaces and gas turbines
Chemical processing plants
Boiler and pressure vessels
Nuclear power plants