DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11 1.2379 Steel: Specifications & Listings

DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11 1.2379: DIN designation for high carbon high chromium cold work tool steel. Equivalent to AISI D2, Cr12MoV, D2 KNL. High carbon high chromium cold work tool steel. Excellent wear resistance, high compressive strength and good dimensional stability during hardening.

Forms: Round Bar Flat Bar Plate Category: Tool & Die Steels
Grade Details
GradeDIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11 1.2379
Standard DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11
ApplicationsBlanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
Most Active InWest (Maharashtra, Gujarat)
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Grade Standard Match
AISI D2 KNL ASTM A681 Close Alternative
IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 4) 30Cr4Mo2 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr4Mo5H IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 7) 40CrMoH IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 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
1.50–1.60 0.25–0.60 0.10–0.40 11.00–13.00 0.70–1.00 0.80–1.10 ≤0.030 ≤0.030
Mechanical Properties
Hardness (annealed) ≤255 HB
Hardness (hardened) 58–62 HRC
Compressive Strength 2600 MPa
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 16mm–300mm dia
Flat Bar various
Square Bar various
Forging Custom sizes
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