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 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) 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 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is commonly used for rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 62.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
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
179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Key Differences
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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.