DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) and IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 is a 80.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.

Frequently Compared With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GOST 5950 4H5MFS IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 AISI 52100 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 50T8 IS 1570 (Part 6) 65T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 75T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 60T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48
Standard DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Tool & Die Steels Alloy Steel
C (%) 1.50–1.60 1.50-1.70
Mn (%) 0.25–0.60 0.25-0.50
Si (%) 0.10–0.40 0.10-0.35
Cr (%) 11.00–13.00 11.0-13.0
Mo (%) 0.70–1.00 <=0.80
V (%) 0.80–1.10 <=0.80
S (%) ≤0.030 Not specified
P (%) ≤0.030 Not specified
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 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48
Hardness (annealed) ≤255 HB Not specified
Hardness (hardened) 58–62 HRC Not specified
Compressive Strength 2600 MPa Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48
Not documented
Key Differences
Can DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 and IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 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 1.2379
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Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2800–3300 mm (110.24–129.92 in)
IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 and IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48?
Different category: DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is Tool & Die Steels, IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 is Alloy Steel. DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48.
Can DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 and IS 1570 (Part 4) XT160Cr48 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.