BS 4659:1989 BD3 Steel: Specifications & Listings

BS 4659:1989 BD3: British high carbon high chrome cold work steel

Forms: Round Bar Category: Tool & Die Steels
Grade Details
GradeBS 4659:1989 BD3
Standard BS 4659:1989
ApplicationsBlanking dies, forming tools, gauges
Most Active InWest (Maharashtra)
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
ASTM A681 D3 ASTM A681:2008 USA (ASTM) 0 listings, 5 RFQs →
EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 EN ISO 4957:2018 Europe 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
JIS G4404 SKD1 JIS G4404:2006 Japan 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
GOST 5950 H12 GOST 5950-2000 Russia 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
GB/T 1299 Cr12 GB/T 1299-2014 China 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
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Grade Standard Match
EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 EN ISO 4957:2018 Strong Match
GB/T 1299 Cr12 GB/T 1299-2014 Strong Match
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Close Alternative
IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5Mn2 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 6) T45Cr5Si3 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Related Material
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn Cr Si
2.00–2.35 ≤0.60 11.00–13.50 ≤0.60
Mechanical Properties
Hardness HRC (hardened) 58–64
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤255
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 10mm–200mm dia
Flat Bar 20×10mm–250×80mm
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

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1.600 MT
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