12L14 Carbon Steel Dallas | #1 Local Supplier in DFW Metroplex
Premium 12L14 Free Machining Steel – Same-Day Delivery in Dallas, TX
Looking for 12L14 carbon steel in Dallas? Arch Metals is your premier source for 12L14 free machining steel bar throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We provide machine shops with the most machinable carbon steel available with same-day pickup and next-day delivery.
Why choose Arch Metals for 12L14 carbon steel:
- ✓ Largest inventory of 12L14 bar in Dallas
- ✓ Best machinability of any carbon steel
- ✓ Same-day pickup at our Dallas facility
- ✓ Next-day delivery throughout DFW metroplex
- ✓ Perfect for high-volume CNC production
- ✓ Excellent for automatic screw machines
12L14 Carbon Steel Products – Dallas Location
12L14 Cold Rolled Round Bar
- Diameter: 1/4″ to 4″
- Finish: Cold drawn, bright finish
- Tolerance: Tight dimensional control
- Applications: Screw machine parts, high-speed machining
12L14 Hex Bar
- Sizes: 1/2″ to 3″ across flats
- Applications: Fittings, fasteners, machined components
12L14 Flat Bar
- Widths: 1″ to 6″
- Thickness: 1/4″ to 2″
- Applications: Machined parts, brackets
Why 12L14 is the Machinist’s First Choice
Superior Machinability
- 100% machinability rating (industry standard)
- Contains lead and sulfur for optimal chip breaking
- 50-75% faster machining speeds than 1018
- Excellent surface finish achievable
- Minimal tool wear – extended tool life
Ideal for High-Volume Production
- Perfect for automatic screw machines
- CNC turning centers
- Swiss-type lathes
- High-speed production runs
Cost-Effective
- Reduced machining time = lower costs
- Less tool wear = lower tooling costs
- Higher production rates
- Economical for high-volume jobs
Good Strength
- Adequate strength for most applications
- Can be case hardened if needed
- Similar strength to 1018 steel
Technical Specifications
Chemical Composition (AISI 12L14)
- Carbon: 0.15% max
- Manganese: 0.85-1.15%
- Phosphorus: 0.04-0.09%
- Sulfur: 0.26-0.35%
- Lead: 0.15-0.35%
- Iron: Balance
Mechanical Properties (Cold Rolled)
- Tensile Strength: 60,000 psi
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Elongation: 10% in 2″
- Rockwell Hardness: B72
- Brinell Hardness: 121-143
Dallas Industries Served
- CNC Machine Shops (Dallas-Fort Worth)
- Screw Machine Shops
- High-Volume Production Manufacturing
- Automotive Parts Manufacturers
- Fastener Manufacturers
- Industrial Component Producers
Common Applications
- Screw machine products
- Bolts and nuts
- Shafts and pins
- Bushings and spacers
- Precision turned parts
- High-volume machined components
- Automatic lathe parts
12L14 vs 1018 Carbon Steel
Choose 12L14 when:
- Maximum machinability needed
- High-volume production runs
- CNC or screw machine work
- Tight tolerances required
- Welding NOT required
Choose 1018 when:
- Welding is required
- Better ductility needed
- Lower machining volumes
Important Considerations
Not Recommended for Welding
- Lead content makes welding difficult
- Can cause cracking and porosity
- Use 1018 or 1045 for welded applications
RoHS Compliance
- Contains lead – not RoHS compliant
- Check regulations for export applications
- Lead-free alternatives available (1215 steel)
Machining Recommendations
Cutting Speeds
- Turning: 250-350 SFM with HSS
- Turning: 600-800 SFM with carbide
- Drilling: 150-200 SFM
Tooling
- Sharp tools recommended
- Positive rake angles
- Standard cutting fluids
Quality Standards
- ASTM A108 – Cold-Finished Steel Bar
- SAE J403 – Chemical Compositions
- Full material certifications available
Pricing & Availability
- Competitive pricing for all quantities
- Volume discounts available
- Same-day pickup in Dallas
- Next-day delivery DFW metroplex
- Free cutting services available
Contact for 12L14 Carbon Steel in Dallas
Arch Metals – Dallas’s trusted 12L14 free machining steel supplier
Serving machine shops throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, and the entire DFW metroplex.