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BS 4659 BD2 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 4659 BD2 (BS 4659:1989) and IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. BS 4659 BD2 is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. BS 4659 BD2 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 4659 BD2 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 is a 75.8% 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%.

Frequently Compared With BS 4659 BD2:
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV AISI 52100 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GOST 5950 4H5MFS EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GOST 5950 3H2W8F DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
75.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property BS 4659 BD2 IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48
Standard BS 4659:1989 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Tool & Die Steels Alloy Steel
C (%) 1.40–1.60 1.50-1.70
Mn (%) 0.20–0.60 0.25-0.50
Cr (%) 11.00–13.00 11.0-13.0
Mo (%) 0.70–1.20 <=0.80
V (%) 0.50–1.10 <=0.80
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.35
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 IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48
Hardness HRC (hardened) 58–62 Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤255 Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 4659 BD2
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies
IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 4659 BD2 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48?
BS 4659 BD2 and IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 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.
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BS 4659 BD2
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Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2700–3000 mm (106.3–118.11 in)
IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 4659 BD2 and IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48?
Different category: BS 4659 BD2 is Tool & Die Steels, IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 is Alloy Steel. IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 4659 BD2.
Can BS 4659 BD2 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48?
BS 4659 BD2 and IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 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.