12L14 Steel Machining
Steel 12L14 Machined Parts
Sunhy has a reputation for machining quality parts from 12L14 Steel. We can machine intricate parts on our CNC Swiss machines and CNC turning centers.
Steel alloy 12L14 is an extremely popular free-machining alloy (FMA), ideal for parts that require considerable machining and close tolerances. The addition of lead allows 12L14 to be machined very quickly and efficiently, to a smooth finish.
12L14 has the standard machining cost factor of 1.0 that our materials are measured against. It is not ideal for welding due to its high sulfur content. 12L14 will respond to heat treatment, but is not considered case-hardening.
Industries & Applications
- Bushings
- Shafts
- Inserts
- Couplings
- Fittings
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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 excellent machinability. Case hard only | 12L14 | Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other bar stock | Cold drawn 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 | Designed for machining | 2011 | Electronic hardware, endless commercial products | Cold finish +/-.0015 | 3.8 | .6 |
| 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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