Luois Metals, a top-notch manufacturer and supplier located in Houston, USA, proudly offers high-quality SAE 1015 Round Bars and Rods that blend strength, versatility, and affordability. Renowned for their outstanding machinability and weldability, these low-carbon steel bars are a go-to choice in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. With precise dimensions, a smooth finish, and consistent quality, Luois Metals guarantees that its SAE 1015 Round Bars and Rods adhere to global standards. These bars are perfect for applications that demand good formability, moderate strength, and reliable performance, making them a trusted option for the automotive, construction, and general engineering industries.
SAE 1015 Round Bars and Rods are primarily made of iron, containing about 0.13–0.18% carbon, along with trace amounts of manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur. This low carbon content gives them excellent ductility, machinability, and ease of welding and forming. Mechanically, SAE 1015 showcases moderate tensile and yield strength, along with good toughness and wear resistance for everyday applications. Its well-balanced properties make it ideal for carburizing and case hardening, which boosts surface hardness while keeping a tough and ductile core—perfect for high-stress situations.
| 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 SAE 1015 Round Bars and Rods find their way into a variety of automotive components, shafts, spindles, pins, fasteners, and structural parts. They’re also widely used in agricultural machinery, equipment components, and construction frameworks thanks to their superb weldability and forming capabilities. When carburized, these bars excel in making gears, bushings, and other wear-resistant parts that need a hard exterior and a resilient interior. Luois Metals is committed to ensuring that its SAE 1015 Round Bars and Rods deliver dependable performance, versatility, and durability, making them suitable for a wide array of industrial, mechanical, and engineering applications.






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