1215 and 12L14 Free Cutting Cold Drawn Round Steel Bars
Junxiong Metal supplies 1215 and 12L14 free cutting cold drawn round steel bars for CNC turning, automatic lathe parts, Swiss-type machining, fasteners, fittings, bushings, pins and precision turned components. Buyers usually ask for grade, diameter, tolerance, straightness, fixed length, surface condition, quantity and destination country before quotation.
Main section for this page: cold drawn round bar. Hexagonal bar can be quoted when the buyer provides across-flats size and tolerance. Square, flat and custom profiles should be reviewed separately by drawing or linked to their dedicated pages.
Inquiry information needed: grade, standard, shape, size, tolerance, length, surface condition, quantity, packing requirement and destination country.
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Free Cutting Steel Bars for CNC Machining and Automatic Lathe Parts
Free cutting steel is selected when buyers need stable machining performance, better chip breaking and higher production efficiency for repeated turning or screw-machine parts. Compared with general carbon steel, 1215 and 12L14 free machining steel bars are often requested for high-volume CNC turning, automatic lathe production, fittings, connectors, fasteners and small precision components.
- Cold drawn surface for machining preparation
- Stable bar dimensions for repeated production
- Round, hex, square and flat sections for different clamping and machining needs
- Cut-to-length and export packing can be reviewed by order
- MTC, heat number and third-party testing requirements can be discussed
1215 and 12L14 Cold Drawn Steel Options
1215 and 12L14 are two common free cutting steel grades requested by international buyers. Final grade confirmation should always follow the buyer’s drawing, purchase standard, chemical composition requirement and material certificate requirement.
| Grade Direction | Common Buyer Search Terms | Typical Inquiry Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1215 free cutting steel | 1215 steel bar, SAE 1215, AISI 1215, 1215 cold drawn bar | Machining efficiency, bar size, tolerance, length and MTC |
| 12L14 leaded free machining steel | 12L14 steel bar, 12L14 round bar, 12L14 hex bar, leaded free cutting steel | CNC turning, automatic lathe parts, fasteners and fittings |
| Global grade names | EN1A leaded, 230M07Pb, 11SMn30, 11SMnPb30, 1.0715, 1.0718, SUM23, SUM24L, Y15, Y15Pb | Grade review according to the buyer’s standard and drawing |
Important: different national grade names are often searched together by buyers, but they should not be treated as automatic substitutes. Please provide the required standard or previous material certificate for confirmation.
1215 / 12L14 Round Bars for CNC and Swiss-Type Machining
1215 / 12L14 Round Bar
Round bars are the main focus of this page. They are commonly used for CNC turned shafts, pins, bushings, fittings, spacers and small precision components. Buyers usually confirm diameter, tolerance, straightness, fixed length and surface condition before quotation.
12L14 Hex Bar and 1215 Hexagonal Bar
Hexagonal free cutting steel bars can be quoted when the buyer provides across-flats size, tolerance, grade and length. They should be supported by a real hex bar photo before being used as a main product image.
Other Shapes Can Be Quoted Separately
Square bars, flat bars and custom cold drawn profiles can be reviewed separately when the buyer provides a drawing, section sketch or sample photo. They should not be treated as the main visual signal on this round bar page.
Common Grade Names Requested by Global Buyers
International buyers may use different grade names for similar free cutting steel requirements. Junxiong can review grade options according to ASTM, SAE, AISI, EN, DIN, JIS or GB requirements.
| Market | Common Search / Inquiry Terms |
|---|---|
| United States / Canada | 1215 steel bar, 12L14 steel bar, SAE 1215, AISI 1215, free machining steel bar |
| United Kingdom / India | EN1A steel bar, EN1A leaded steel, 230M07 bright bar, 230M07Pb steel |
| Germany / Europe | 11SMn30, 11SMnPb30, 1.0715, 1.0718, Automatenstahl, free cutting bright bar |
| Japan / Korea | SUM23 steel bar, SUM24L steel bar, JIS free cutting steel |
| Australia / New Zealand | 12L14 bright bar, 1215 steel bar, free machining bright bar, free cutting steel round bar |
| China export grade names | Y15 free cutting steel, Y15Pb steel, 1215 cold drawn bar, 12L14 cold drawn bar |
Quality Documents and Testing Support
For export orders, buyers may request material certificates, heat number traceability, packing photos or third-party testing. Junxiong can review MTC, RoHS or other inspection requirements according to the order and destination market.
For example, a 10×40 flat steel sample in 1215 material was tested by EMTEK according to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) and its amendments, with a Pass conclusion in the sample report. Test reports should be understood as sample-specific results, and final order inspection requirements should be confirmed before production.
German, European and Japanese Grade Names for Free Cutting Steel Buyers
Free cutting steel buyers may search by different grade names depending on the market. For 1215-type inquiries, common search terms include AISI 1215, SAE 1215, 11SMn30, 1.0715, SUM23 and SUM22. For 12L14-type leaded free machining steel inquiries, common search terms include AISI 12L14, SAE 12L14, 11SMnPb30, 1.0718 and SUM24L.
These grade names should be treated as common inquiry and comparison terms, not automatic substitution rules. Junxiong reviews the final grade according to the buyer’s drawing, required standard, chemical composition, bar shape, tolerance and material certificate requirement.
Buyer Checklist for German and Japanese Grade Inquiries
- Required grade name, such as 11SMn30, 11SMnPb30, 1.0715, 1.0718, SUM23 or SUM24L
- Required standard: EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, SAE, AISI or buyer-specific specification
- Shape: round bar for this page; hexagonal bar if required. Square, flat and custom profiles should be quoted separately by drawing.
- Size, tolerance, straightness and length requirement
- Surface: cold drawn, bright, peeled, ground or buyer-specified condition
- MTC, heat number and export packing requirement
What Information Is Needed for a Free Cutting Steel Quotation?
- Required grade: 1215, 12L14, EN1A, 11SMn30, 11SMnPb30, 1.0715, 1.0718, SUM23, SUM22, SUM24L or other specified grade
- Standard: ASTM, SAE, AISI, EN, DIN, JIS, GB or buyer’s own specification
- Shape: round bar for this page; hexagonal bar if required. Square, flat and custom profiles should be quoted separately by drawing.
- Size and tolerance
- Length and cutting requirement
- Quantity and delivery batches
- Surface condition and packing requirement
- Destination country and port
- Inspection documents required before shipment
Short Answer: 1215 vs 12L14 Free Cutting Steel
Junxiong Metal supplies 1215 and 12L14 free cutting cold drawn steel bars for CNC machining, automatic lathe parts, fasteners, shafts, bushings, connectors and precision hardware. 1215 is commonly selected when buyers need a lead-free free machining steel option, while 12L14 is selected when the machining process requires very smooth cutting and excellent chip breaking performance. Final grade selection should be confirmed by drawing, local standard, end-use, machining process and destination market requirements.
Technical Facts Buyers Should Confirm
- Main shape for this page: round bar. Hexagonal bar can be quoted when required; square, flat and custom profiles should be handled on separate pages or by drawing.
- Main grade names: 1215, 12L14, EN1A, 11SMn30, 11SMnPb30, 1.0715, 1.0718, SUM23, SUM22, SUM24L, Y15 and Y15Pb comparison names.
- Processing options: cold drawing, straightening, cut-to-length, export packing and mill test certificate.
- Typical applications: CNC turned parts, automatic lathe parts, fasteners, small shafts, bushings, connectors and precision hardware.
- Quotation depends on steel grade, size, tolerance, length, quantity and destination country.
Buyer Checklist Before Quotation
- Required grade or equivalent standard.
- Round bar diameter and exact size. If hexagonal bar is required, provide across-flats size. Square and flat bars should be quoted separately by drawing.
- Tolerance and straightness requirement.
- Fixed length or random length.
- Monthly or batch quantity.
- Destination country or port.
- Required documents such as MTC, chemical composition or mechanical property report.
FAQ for 1215 / 12L14 Free Cutting Steel Buyers
Can Junxiong supply both 1215 and 12L14 free cutting steel?
Yes. Junxiong can review 1215 and 12L14 free cutting cold drawn steel bar requirements. Final grade confirmation should follow the buyer’s drawing, standard and material certificate requirements.
Can you supply 1215 / 12L14 round bars for CNC machining?
Yes. Junxiong Metal supplies 1215 and 12L14 cold drawn round steel bars for CNC turning, automatic lathe parts, Swiss-type machining, fasteners, bushings, pins and precision turned components. Please send diameter, tolerance, fixed length, quantity and destination country.
Can you also quote 1215 / 12L14 square or flat bars?
Square bars, flat bars and custom sections can be reviewed separately, but they should not be treated as the main product on this round bar page. For non-round shapes, please provide a drawing, section sketch or sample photo.
Is 12L14 the same as EN1A leaded or 11SMnPb30?
These grade names are often searched together by buyers, but final substitution should not be assumed automatically. Please provide the required standard, chemical composition and mechanical property requirements for confirmation.
Can you supply 12L14 hex bar for fasteners and CNC turning?
Yes. 12L14 hex bar is a common inquiry direction for machined parts, fasteners, fittings and automatic lathe applications. Please confirm across-flats size, tolerance, length and quantity.
Can you provide MTC or third-party testing?
MTC, heat number traceability and third-party testing requirements can be reviewed by order. Please confirm the required inspection standard before production.
Related Free-Machining and Cold Drawn Steel Pages
Buyers deciding between lead-free and leaded free-machining grades can review our 1215 vs 12L14 cold drawn steel bar comparison, including machinability, welding limitations, common product forms and RFQ information.
When the finished component also requires corrosion resistance, compare these carbon free-machining grades with 430F, SUS430F and EN 1.4104 free-machining stainless steel bars.
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Cold Drawn Flat Steel Bar |
Custom Cold Drawn Steel Profiles
Indicative Supply Range for 1215 and 12L14 Enquiries
Short answer: Junxiong’s published general cold-drawn bar capability covers round, hexagonal, square and flat sections. The table below is an indicative manufacturing range, not a promise that every 1215 or 12L14 grade, tolerance and quantity combination is available. Final feasibility is confirmed against the requested grade, governing standard, section, size, tolerance, length, quantity and MTC requirement.
| Section | Indicative general range | Length route | RFQ detail required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round bar | Diameter 4–100 mm | Common published range 5–8 m; fixed length reviewed | Diameter, tolerance class, straightness, surface and quantity |
| Hexagonal bar | 6–75 mm across flats | Common published range 5–8 m; fixed length reviewed | Across-flats size, corner condition, tolerance and quantity |
| Square bar | 5 x 5 mm to 70 x 70 mm | Common published range 5–8 m; fixed length reviewed | Side size, corner radius, tolerance, straightness and quantity |
| Flat bar | From 2 x 10 mm up to 20 x 140 mm | Common published range 5–8 m; fixed length reviewed | Thickness, width, edge condition, tolerance and quantity |
Important: 1215 and 12L14 are separate free-machining grades. Do not substitute one for the other without written buyer approval. Equivalent-grade searches such as 11SMn30, 11SMnPb30, 1.0715, 1.0718, SUM23 and SUM24L also require confirmation against the governing purchase standard and mill test certificate.
Send These Details for a Production Review
- Exact grade designation and governing standard.
- Round, hexagonal, square or flat section.
- Finished size, dimensional tolerance and straightness.
- Random or fixed length and end condition.
- Quantity per size and estimated repeat demand.
- Surface, packing, MTC and inspection requirements.
- Machined component, destination country and any restricted-material requirement.