Related Material — 65.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-1 C55E (EN 10083-1:1996) and EN 10083-1 28Mn6 (EN 10083-1:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
EN 10083-1 C55E is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts; also used normalized (clause 1.1, table 10), while EN 10083-1 28Mn6 is commonly used for quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1).
EN 10083-1 C55E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10083-1 28Mn6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-1 C55E vs EN 10083-1 28Mn6 is a 85.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 25%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65.5%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10083-1 C55E
EN 10083-1 28Mn6
Condition
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation
12% min
13% min
Hardness
Soft annealed: 229 HB max
Soft annealed: 223 HB max
Tensile Strength
800 to 950 MPa
800 to 950 MPa
Yield Strength
550 MPa min
590 MPa min
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 C55E
Quenched and tempered machine parts; also used normalized (clause 1.1, Table 10)
EN 10083-1 28Mn6
Quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1)
Can EN 10083-1 C55E Be Substituted With EN 10083-1 28Mn6?
EN 10083-1 C55E and EN 10083-1 28Mn6 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 EN 10083-1 C55E and EN 10083-1 28Mn6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10083-1 C55E be substituted with EN 10083-1 28Mn6?
EN 10083-1 C55E and EN 10083-1 28Mn6 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.