Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 4659 BO2 (BS 4659:1989) and IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
BS 4659 BO2 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 4659 BO2 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2 is a 82.2% 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 69.9%.
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 BO2
IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2
Hardness HRC (hardened)
57–62
Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤217
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 4659 BO2
Taps, drills, reamers, punches, gauges
IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2
Not documented
Key Differences
BS 4659 BO2 specifies Cr which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2.
IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2 specifies V, P, S which are not specified for BS 4659 BO2.
Can BS 4659 BO2 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2?
BS 4659 BO2 and IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2 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 BS 4659 BO2 and IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2?
BS 4659 BO2 specifies Cr which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2. IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2 specifies V, P, S which are not specified for BS 4659 BO2.
Can BS 4659 BO2 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2?
BS 4659 BO2 and IS 1570 (Part 6) T90V2 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.