Strong Match — 94.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 4659 BD2 (BS 4659:1989) and ASTM A681 D2 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
BS 4659 BD2 is typically used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, while ASTM A681 D2 is commonly used for blanking dies, punches, drawing dies, forming tools.
BS 4659 BD2 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while ASTM A681 D2 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, BS 4659 BD2 vs ASTM A681 D2 is a 91.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.2%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
ASTM A681 D2 specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 4659 BD2.
Can BS 4659 BD2 Be Substituted With ASTM A681 D2?
BS 4659 BD2 and ASTM A681 D2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A681 D2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 4659 BD2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 4659 BD2 and ASTM A681 D2?
ASTM A681 D2 specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 4659 BD2.
Can BS 4659 BD2 be substituted with ASTM A681 D2?
BS 4659 BD2 and ASTM A681 D2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A681 D2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 4659 BD2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.