Buying focus for 1215 Steel
A free-machining carbon steel used for turned parts when a lead-free grade is preferred and the required strength, forming, and finishing route fit the application.
State 1215 rather than treating it as interchangeable with 12L14. Confirm condition, dimensional requirements, secondary finishing, documentation, and release schedule on the quote.
Conditions, finishes, and applications
Common conditions and routes
- Cold drawn
- Turned and polished routes
- Centerless ground
- Custom feeder lengths
Typical applications
- Bushings and spacers
- Fittings
- Pins and shafts
- High-volume turned parts
Specification starting point: ASTM A108 / A29 as applicable. Confirm the applicable product specification, revision, condition, and customer flow-down on the RFQ and written order documents.
Diameter pages for 1215 Steel
Regional sourcing from the Chicago desk
Exact Bar evaluates stocked and source-to-order routes for Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana buyers. There is no minimum order. Current availability, source location, conversion steps, requested documentation, and delivery timing are confirmed in writing for the specific requirement.
Buyer tools for this requirement
Use the round-bar RFQ checklist, feeder-length guide, and incoming inspection checklist to carry this grade into a complete purchase description.
