Starc Metals, located in Canberra, Australia, has built a solid reputation as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch steel products, including SAE 1015 round bars and rods. Known for their precision, dependability, and consistent quality, Starc Metals provides products that are expertly crafted to meet a variety of industrial and engineering needs. The SAE 1015 round bars and rods are particularly valued for their excellent machinability and moderate strength, making them perfect for a wide array of applications. Thanks to advanced manufacturing techniques and rigorous quality control, Starc Metals guarantees that each product adheres to strict standards, delivering durable, trustworthy, and versatile steel solutions for the automotive, machinery, construction, and general engineering sectors.
SAE 1015 round bars and rods are low carbon steel alloys, containing about 0.12–0.18% carbon, 0.30–0.60% manganese, along with trace amounts of phosphorus and sulfur. This specific composition results in good ductility, moderate tensile and yield strength, and outstanding machinability. They can be easily cold worked, formed, or heat treated to improve their mechanical properties. The balance of toughness and flexibility in SAE 1015 round bars and rods makes them ideal for applications that require moderate strength, ease of fabrication, and reliable performance under stress.
| application | Manufacturing |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Finish | Polished |
| Length | 6 Meter (m) |
| Grade | SAE 1015 |
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|---|---|
|
Iron, Fe |
99.13-99.57 |
|
Carbon, C |
0.13-0.18 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0.30-0.60 |
|
Sulfur, S |
≤ 0.050 |
|
Phosphorous, P |
≤ 0.040 |
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|---|---|---|
|
Tensile strength |
385 MPa |
55800 psi |
|
Yield strength |
325 MPa |
47100 psi |
|
Bulk modulus (typical for steel) |
140 GPa |
20300 ksi |
|
Shear modulus (typical for steel) |
80.0 GPa |
11600 ksi |
|
Elastic modulus |
190-210 GPa |
27557-30458 ksi |
|
Poisson’s ratio |
0.27-0.30 |
0.27-0.30 |
|
Elongation at break (In 50 mm) |
18.00% |
18.00% |
|
Reduction of area |
40.00% |
40.00% |
|
Hardness, Brinell |
111 |
111 |
|
Hardness, Knoop (converted from Brinell hardness) |
129 |
129 |
|
Hardness, Rockwell B (converted from Brinell hardness) |
64 |
64 |
|
Hardness, Vickers (converted from Brinell hardness) |
115 |
115 |
|
Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel as 100 machinability. The machinability of Group I bar, rod, and wire products can be improved by cold drawing.) |
60 |
60 |
SAE 1015 round bars are typically sized by their diameter, ranging from small diameters like 1/4 inch to larger sizes up to 12 inches or more, depending on customer specifications.
SAE 1015 bars and rods are available in various forms including cold-finished, hot-rolled, polished, and precision ground. They are used for machining, manufacturing, and engineering applications, offering excellent strength and flexibility.
Yes, laser welding can be used for SAE 1015 bar. It offers precise control, low heat input, and minimal distortion, making it suitable for joining this low-carbon steel material.
These round bars and rods are widely utilized across various industries due to their versatility and dependable performance. They’re commonly used to manufacture shafts, pins, axles, bolts, and spindles, as well as general-purpose machinery components. Their machinability and adaptability to cold working and heat treatment processes make them particularly suitable for automotive, construction, and tool-making applications. Furthermore, SAE 1015 round bars and rods are great for structural components and parts that need a combination of moderate strength, flexibility, and durability, ensuring reliable performance in a range of industrial and engineering projects.






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