1215 Steel Machining

Steel 1215 Machined Parts

Cox Manufacturing has a reputation for machining quality parts from 1215 Steel. We can machine intricate parts on our CNC Swiss machines and CNC turning centers.

Steel alloy 1215 is a popular free-machining alloy (FMA), ideal for parts that require considerable machining and a bright finish. It responds well to slight bending, threading, and nibbing, but is not ideal for parts that may be subject to very severe fatigue stress.

1215 has a machining cost factor of 1.2 when compared to steel 12L14. It possesses better weldability and formability than 12L14. 1215 can be heat treated.

Industries & Applications

  • Bushings
  • Pins
  • Inserts
  • Couplings
  • Fittings

Steel 1215 Machining Capabilities

Steel Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for 1/2" Dia. Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor Request a Quote
Steel
Designed for good machinability. Case harden only
1215
Parts needing better formability or weldability than 12L14
Cold drawn
0
1 1.2 Quote >>

Common Material Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for 1/2" Dia. Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor
Steel
Designed for excellent machinability. Case hard only
12L14
Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other material
Cold drawn
0
1 1
Stainless Steel
Designed for machining, non-magnetic
303
Electronic hardware, automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and many applications requiring corrosion resistance
Cold finished
+/- .002
1.9 2.7
Brass
Strength, corrosion and wear resistance, and excellent machinability
C35300
Well suited for parts with knurling or threading
+0015 3.5 .07
Aluminum
Designed for machining
2011
Electronic hardware, endless commercial products
Cold finish
+/-.0015
3.8 .6
Titanium
High strength, light weight, good bio-compatibility
Ti-6Al-4VEli
Medical implants
Ground & polished
+/-.002
30.2 6

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