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12L14 Round Steel Bar

A cold-finished, leaded carbon steel developed for fast, efficient machining and extended tool life. Request Pricing

12L14 Round Bar: Material Profile

12L14 is widely used for precision turned parts where cycle time, surface finish, and dimensional consistency matter.

It is intended for machining rather than welding, high-strength parts, or elevated-temperature service.

Purchase to the controlling ASTM, SAE, AMS, or customer specification. Section size, supply condition, mechanical properties, surface limits, testing, and heat/lot traceability can change the acceptable material and processing route.

Product form Round bar; other long-product forms by inquiry
Condition Hot rolled, cold finished, annealed, or heat treated as required
Quote details Specification, size, condition, quantity, testing, and delivery

Key Characteristics

  • Exceptional machinability
  • Good surface finish
  • Extended cutting-tool life
  • Close dimensional tolerances

Common Applications

  • Valves and fittings
  • Bushings and inserts
  • Fasteners
  • Hydraulic hose components

Typical Chemical Range

Element Weight %
Carbon (max) 0.15
Manganese 0.85–1.15
Phosphorus 0.04–0.09
Sulfur 0.26–0.35
Lead 0.15–0.35

Chemistry ranges are general reference values. The purchase specification and material certification govern the order.

Request Pricing for 12L14 Round Bar

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