Free-Cutting Steel

11SMn30 · 1.0715

Also known as 1212 / 1213 (near)

Lead-free free-cutting steel for high-speed automatic machining.

11SMn30 (material 1.0715) is a sulphur free-cutting (free-machining) steel without lead, designed for high-volume production on automatic lathes. Its sulphur content gives excellent machinability and clean chip breaking. Supplied mainly as cold-drawn (bright) bar.

International equivalents.

The same steel by country and standard — near matches; mill certificate governs.

11SMn30 (1.0715) · EN 1212 / 1213 (near) · AISI / SAE 9SMn28 · former DIN

Chemical composition.

Indicative, % by weight per EN 10277-3. Mill certificate governs.

Element%
C ≤ 0.14
Mn 0.90 – 1.30
S 0.27 – 0.33
P ≤ 0.11

Mechanical properties.

Indicative; depends on dimension and heat treatment.

Tensile strength (Rm)
380 – 570 MPa (cold drawn)
Machinability
Excellent

Available forms.

Bright / cold-drawn bar Round bar Hexagonal bar

Size range: Ø 3 – 80 mm

Typical applications.

  • Automatic-lathe turned parts
  • Fittings & connectors
  • Fasteners
  • Precision components
Standards: EN 10277-3

FAQ.

What is 11SMn30?

11SMn30 (material 1.0715) is a sulphur free-cutting (free-machining) steel without lead, designed for high-volume production on automatic lathes. Its sulphur content gives excellent machinability and clean chip breaking. Supplied mainly as cold-drawn (bright) bar.

Is 11SMn30 the same as 1212?

Yes — 11SMn30 is the European (EN) designation, while 1212, 1213 (near) are the matching names used in other countries and standards (for example AISI/SAE in the USA, JIS in Japan, GB in China, former DIN in Germany). They are near equivalents and may differ slightly in chemistry; the mill certificate governs the exact specification.

What are the international equivalents of 11SMn30?

11SMn30 corresponds to 11SMn30 (1.0715) (EN), 1212 / 1213 (near) (AISI / SAE), 9SMn28 (former DIN). Equivalents are nearest matches by country/standard; the mill certificate governs the exact specification.

In which forms is 11SMn30 available?

11SMn30 is supplied as Bright / cold-drawn bar, Round bar, Hexagonal bar, in Ø 3 – 80 mm.

What is 11SMn30 used for?

Typical applications include Automatic-lathe turned parts, Fittings & connectors, Fasteners, Precision components.