Related Material — 57% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 (GB/T 1299-2014) 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 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is commonly used for die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 vs GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is a 85.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 57%.
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
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Hardness (annealed)
≤229 HB
Not specified
Hardness (hardened)
44–52 HRC
Not specified
Tensile Strength
1200–1600 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
≥8%
Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
42–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
≤235
Typical Applications
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools
Key Differences
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies S, P which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1.
Can DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 Be Substituted With GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 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 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies S, P which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1.
Can DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 be substituted with GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 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.