VT machining offers CNC Bending for 12L14 Steel (UNS G12144 / 11SMnPb30), typically supplied cold-drawn. Leaded free-machining steel; one of the most machinable steels, but not for welding or RoHS-restricted parts.
CNC Bending Notes for 12L14 Steel
12L14 Steel bends to a tight inside radius (about 1× thickness) in this condition.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 12L14 Steel weighs about 0.79 kg.
Process Data for CNC Bending 12L14 Steel
| Minimum inside bend radius | ~1.5 × t (across the grain) |
|---|---|
| Press force, 2 mm sheet, V16 die | ~19.5 t per metre |
| Typical springback at 90° | 0.5-1° |
| Angle tolerance | ±0.5° (CNC back-gauge, angle measurement on first part) |
Typical values for 12L14 Steel, Cold-drawn; confirmed on the first part.
12L14 Steel Data Relevant to CNC Bending
| Equivalent designations | UNS G12144 / 11SMnPb30 |
|---|---|
| Typical supply condition | Cold-drawn |
| Hardness (typical) | ~80 HRB |
| Tensile strength | ~540 MPa |
Typical values; we work to your drawing and mill certificate.
More on CNC Bending Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc bending guidance for all steel grades are on our CNC Bending Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Bending 12L14 Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 12L14 Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied cold-drawn), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Bending 12L14 Steel?
CNC Bending prototypes for 12L14 Steel can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Bending 12L14 Steel?
We form 12L14 Steel sheet and plate to your developed flat pattern and bend sequence.
Can VT machining make custom 12L14 Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. 12L14 Steel forming is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
Why is 12L14 Steel a good choice for CNC Bending?
12L14 Steel is strong, economical and widely available, which makes it well suited to CNC Bending. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 12L14 Steel forming part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What surface finish is achievable on 12L14 Steel with CNC Bending?
Surface finish on 12L14 Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
What is CNC Bending 12L14 Steel and how is it done?
CNC Bending 12L14 Steel refers to cNC bending forms sheet metal to precise angles using a programmed press brake and back-gauge. Applied to 12L14 Steel — strong, economical and widely available — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.