Minimal Match — 40.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
AISI D2 KNL (ASTM A681) and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV (GB/T 1299-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
AISI D2 KNL is typically used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies, while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling.
AISI D2 KNL is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, AISI D2 KNL vs GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV is a 60.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 40.2%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
AISI D2 KNL
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV
Hardness (annealed)
≤255 HB
Not specified
Hardness (hardened)
58–62 HRC
Not specified
Compressive Strength
2600 MPa
Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
40–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
≤235
Typical Applications
AISI D2 KNL
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling
Key Differences
AISI D2 KNL specifies S, P which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV.
Can AISI D2 KNL Be Substituted With GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV?
AISI D2 KNL and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between AISI D2 KNL and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV?
AISI D2 KNL specifies S, P which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV.
Can AISI D2 KNL be substituted with GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV?
AISI D2 KNL and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.