Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A681 A4 (ASTM A681:2008) and KS D3867 SCM415 (KS D 3867:2025) are both steel grades.
ASTM A681 A4 is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while KS D3867 SCM415 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
ASTM A681 A4 is typically used for tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2), while KS D3867 SCM415 is commonly used for gears, shafts, camshafts, piston pins, precision machine components requiring hard surface and tough core..
ASTM A681 A4 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while KS D3867 SCM415 is defined under Korean Industrial Standards (KS), originating from South Korea.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A681 A4 vs KS D3867 SCM415 is a 67.1% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
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 A4
KS D3867 SCM415
Hardness
<=241 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A681 A4
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
KS D3867 SCM415
Gears, shafts, camshafts, piston pins, precision machine components requiring hard surface and tough core.
Key Differences
Different category: ASTM A681 A4 is Tool & Die Steels, KS D3867 SCM415 is Alloy Steel.
Can ASTM A681 A4 Be Substituted With KS D3867 SCM415?
ASTM A681 A4 and KS D3867 SCM415 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 A4 and KS D3867 SCM415?
Different category: ASTM A681 A4 is Tool & Die Steels, KS D3867 SCM415 is Alloy Steel.
Can ASTM A681 A4 be substituted with KS D3867 SCM415?
ASTM A681 A4 and KS D3867 SCM415 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.