Minimal Match — 53.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) and GOST 5950 4H5MFS (GOST 5950-2000) 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 GOST 5950 4H5MFS is commonly used for used for die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies, punches, and hot shear blades..
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN) (Europe).
As per chemical composition, DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 vs GOST 5950 4H5MFS is a 80.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 53.4%.
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
GOST 5950 4H5MFS
Hardness (annealed)
≤229 HB
Not specified
Hardness (hardened)
44–52 HRC
Not specified
Tensile Strength
1200–1600 MPa
1350-1650 MPa
Elongation
≥8%
9% min
Yield Strength
Not specified
1150 MPa min
Hardness
Not specified
44-50 HRC
Typical Applications
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
GOST 5950 4H5MFS
Used for die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies, punches, and hot shear blades.
Key Differences
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Mn, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS.
Can DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 Be Substituted With GOST 5950 4H5MFS?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 and GOST 5950 4H5MFS 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 GOST 5950 4H5MFS?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Mn, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS.
Can DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 be substituted with GOST 5950 4H5MFS?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 and GOST 5950 4H5MFS 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.