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DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 vs AISI 52100

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

DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) and AISI 52100 are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is typically used for die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling, while AISI 52100 is commonly used for anti-friction bearings, ball screws, precision rollers. DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while AISI 52100 is defined under AISI, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 vs AISI 52100 is a 62.7% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344:
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GOST 5950 4H5MFS IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 IS 1570 (Part 6) 50T8 IS 1570 (Part 6) 75T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 60T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 65T6 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
62.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 AISI 52100
Standard DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11 AISI
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.37–0.43 0.93–1.05
Mn (%) 0.30–0.50 0.25–0.45
Si (%) 0.90–1.20 0.15–0.35
Cr (%) 4.80–5.50 1.35–1.60
Mo (%) 1.20–1.50 Not specified
V (%) 0.90–1.10 Not specified
S (%) ≤0.030 ≤0.025
P (%) ≤0.030 ≤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 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 AISI 52100
Hardness (annealed) ≤229 HB Not specified
Hardness (hardened) 44–52 HRC Not specified
Tensile Strength 1200–1600 MPa ≥620 MPa (annealed)
Elongation ≥8% Not specified
Hardness HRC Not specified 60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB Not specified 179–229 (annealed)
Typical Applications
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
AISI 52100
Anti-friction bearings, ball screws, precision rollers
Key Differences
Can DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 Be Substituted With AISI 52100?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 and AISI 52100 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
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3700 mm (118.11–145.67 in)
AISI 52100
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3200 mm (118.11–125.98 in)
On M-EX Right Now
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
2 active listings and RFQs →
AISI 52100
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 and AISI 52100?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for AISI 52100.
Can DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 be substituted with AISI 52100?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 and AISI 52100 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.