Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A681 A2 (ASTM A681:2008) and JIS G4105 SCM435 (JIS G4105:1979) are both steel grades.
ASTM A681 A2 is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while JIS G4105 SCM435 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
ASTM A681 A2 is typically used for tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2), while JIS G4105 SCM435 is commonly used for gears, shafts, high tensile bolts.
ASTM A681 A2 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while JIS G4105 SCM435 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A681 A2 vs JIS G4105 SCM435 is a 62.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A681 A2
JIS G4105 SCM435
Hardness
<=248 HB
248–302 HB
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥830 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥685 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥15%
Typical Applications
ASTM A681 A2
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
JIS G4105 SCM435
Gears, shafts, high tensile bolts
Key Differences
Different category: ASTM A681 A2 is Tool & Die Steels, JIS G4105 SCM435 is Alloy Steel.
ASTM A681 A2 specifies P, S, V which are not specified for JIS G4105 SCM435.
Can ASTM A681 A2 Be Substituted With JIS G4105 SCM435?
ASTM A681 A2 and JIS G4105 SCM435 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 ASTM A681 A2 and JIS G4105 SCM435?
Different category: ASTM A681 A2 is Tool & Die Steels, JIS G4105 SCM435 is Alloy Steel. ASTM A681 A2 specifies P, S, V which are not specified for JIS G4105 SCM435.
Can ASTM A681 A2 be substituted with JIS G4105 SCM435?
ASTM A681 A2 and JIS G4105 SCM435 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.