1.0715 (11SMn30) vs 1.0718 (11SMnPb30)
These two grades are listed as equivalents of each other: their chemistry windows overlap and they serve the same applications. They are not always identical — check the differences below before substituting, especially in certified designs.
1.0715 (11SMn30)
Carbon Steel
11SMn30 (1.0715) is Europe’s standard sulfur free-cutting steel under EN 10087: about 0.30% sulfur and almost no silicon, giving fast, clean chip-breaking on automatic lathes without lead. It is the default EN bar grade for high-volume turned parts.
Standards: DIN 1.0715 (11SMn30) · AISI 1215 (near)
1.0718 (11SMnPb30)
Carbon Steel
11SMnPb30 (1.0718) is the leaded version of 11SMn30 and one of the fastest-machining bar steels in the EN system. The lead addition (0.20–0.35%) lubricates the cutting zone, extending tool life and surface finish in mass-production turning.
Standards: DIN 1.0718 (11SMnPb30) · AISI 12L14 (near)
Chemical composition compared (%)
| Element | 1.0715 (11SMn30) | 1.0718 (11SMnPb30) |
|---|---|---|
| C | ≤0.14 | ≤0.14 |
| Si | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
| Mn | 0.90–1.30 | 0.90–1.30 |
| P | ≤0.11 | ≤0.11 |
| S | 0.27–0.33 | 0.27–0.33 |
| Pb | — | 0.20–0.35 |
Properties compared
| Property | 1.0715 (11SMn30) | 1.0718 (11SMnPb30) |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 380–510 MPa (delivery-condition dependent) | 380–510 MPa (delivery-condition dependent) |
| Machinability | Excellent (reference class for EN free-cutting) | Outstanding (leaded) |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ | 7.85 g/cm³ |
Sourcing either grade?
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Ask for a quotationSee full data sheets: 1.0715 (11SMn30) · 1.0718 (11SMnPb30). Substitution decisions for certified parts stay with the design authority.