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BS 4659 BD2 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 4659 BD2 (BS 4659:1989) and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) 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 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is commonly used for rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling. BS 4659 BD2 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 4659 BD2 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 62.2% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 4659 BD2:
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 AISI 52100 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GOST 5950 4H5MFS DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GOST 5950 3H2W8F IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
62.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 4659 BD2 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Standard BS 4659:1989 EN ISO 683-17:2014
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 1.40–1.60 0.93–1.05
Mn (%) 0.20–0.60 0.25–0.45
Cr (%) 11.00–13.00 1.35–1.65
Mo (%) 0.70–1.20 Not specified
V (%) 0.50–1.10 Not specified
Si (%) Not specified 0.15–0.35
S (%) Not specified ≤0.025
P (%) Not specified ≤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 BS 4659 BD2 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Hardness HRC (hardened) 58–62 Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤255 Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥620 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC Not specified 60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB Not specified 179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
BS 4659 BD2
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Key Differences
Can BS 4659 BD2 Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
BS 4659 BD2 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 4659 BD2
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2700–3000 mm (106.3–118.11 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
BS 4659 BD2
2 active listings and RFQs →
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
18 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 4659 BD2 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
BS 4659 BD2 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6. EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 4659 BD2.
Can BS 4659 BD2 be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
BS 4659 BD2 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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.