AISI 52100 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6

Strong Match — 99.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AISI 52100 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. AISI 52100 is typically used for anti-friction bearings, ball screws, precision rollers, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is commonly used for rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling. AISI 52100 is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, AISI 52100 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 98.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 99.1%.

Frequently Compared With AISI 52100:
EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GOST 5950 3H2W8F GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GOST 5950 4H5MFS GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
Other Tool & Die Steels Grades to Compare With AISI 52100:
IS 3748 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 3748 118T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
99.1%
Specifications
Property AISI 52100 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Standard AISI EN ISO 683-17:2014
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.93–1.05 0.93–1.05
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 0.15–0.35
Mn (%) 0.25–0.45 0.25–0.45
Cr (%) 1.35–1.60 1.35–1.65
S (%) ≤0.025 ≤0.025
P (%) ≤0.025 ≤0.025
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property AISI 52100 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Tensile Strength ≥620 MPa (annealed) ≥620 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC 60–66 (hardened) 60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB 179–229 (annealed) 179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
AISI 52100
Anti-friction bearings, ball screws, precision rollers
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Can AISI 52100 Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
AISI 52100 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 52100 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
AISI 52100
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3200 mm (118.11–125.98 in)
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Round Bar → (18 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–6500 mm (118.11–255.91 in)
On M-EX Right Now
AISI 52100
3 active listings and RFQs →
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
18 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AISI 52100 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can AISI 52100 be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
AISI 52100 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 52100 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.