DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11 1.2344 Steel: Specifications & Listings

DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11 1.2344: DIN designation for hot work chromium-molybdenum-vanadium tool steel. Equivalent to AISI H13, SKD61. Excellent combination of high temperature strength, thermal fatigue resistance and toughness.

Forms: Round Bar Category: Tool & Die Steels
Grade Details
GradeDIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11 1.2344
Standard DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11
ApplicationsDie casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
Most Active InWest (Gujarat, Maharashtra)
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Grade Standard Match
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Close Alternative
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Close Alternative
BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Related Material
BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Related Material
BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Related Material
BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Related Material
EN 10088-1 X38CrMo14 EN 10088-1:2014 Related Material
EN 10088-1 X38CrMo14 EN 10088-1:2023 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 Si Cr Mo V S P
0.37–0.43 0.30–0.50 0.90–1.20 4.80–5.50 1.20–1.50 0.90–1.10 ≤0.030 ≤0.030
Mechanical Properties
Hardness (annealed) ≤229 HB
Hardness (hardened) 44–52 HRC
Tensile Strength 1200–1600 MPa
Elongation ≥8%
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 22mm–350mm dia
Flat Bar various
Square Bar various
Forging Custom sizes
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