Post Stock Login Register

EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6

Minimal Match — 45.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 (EN ISO 4957:2018) and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 is typically used for taps, drills, reamers, gauges, punches, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is commonly used for rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling. EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 68.4% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 45.6%.

Frequently Compared With EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8:
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV AISI 52100 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GOST 5950 4H5MFS IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 IS 3748 103T3 IS 3748 118T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
68.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
45.6%
Specifications
Property EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Standard EN ISO 4957:2018 EN ISO 683-17:2014
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.85–0.95 0.93–1.05
Mn (%) 1.80–2.20 0.25–0.45
Cr (%) 0.20–0.50 1.35–1.65
V (%) 0.05–0.15 Not specified
Si (%) ≤0.30 0.15–0.35
S (%) Not specified ≤0.025
P (%) Not specified ≤0.025
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Hardness HRC (hardened) 60–64 Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤217 Not specified
Wear Resistance Good Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥620 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC Not specified 60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB Not specified 179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8
Taps, drills, reamers, gauges, punches
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Key Differences
Can EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3100–3600 mm (122.05–141.73 in)
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Round Bar → (18 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–6500 mm (118.11–255.91 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8
3 active listings and RFQs →
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
18 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 specifies V which is not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6. EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8.
Can EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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.