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12L14 steel and SAE 1010 steel are not equivalent, though they are both low-carbon steels. 12L14 is a leaded steel known for its excellent machinability due to the addition of lead, while SAE 1010 is a plain carbon steel with a lower carbon content, offering good weldability and formability. The presence of lead in 12L14 makes it unsuitable for certain applications where lead contamination is a concern. Therefore, while they may share some characteristics, their properties and applications differ significantly.

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