Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 (EN ISO 4957:2018) and GOST 5950 4H5MFS (GOST 5950-2000) 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 GOST 5950 4H5MFS is commonly used for used for die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies, punches, and hot shear blades..
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 is defined under European Standard (EN) (Europe).
As per chemical composition, EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 vs GOST 5950 4H5MFS is a 59.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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
GOST 5950 4H5MFS
Hardness HRC (hardened)
60–64
Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤217
Not specified
Wear Resistance
Good
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1350-1650 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
1150 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
9% min
Hardness
Not specified
44-50 HRC
Typical Applications
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8
Taps, drills, reamers, gauges, punches
GOST 5950 4H5MFS
Used for die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies, punches, and hot shear blades.
Key Differences
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 specifies Mn which is not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS specifies Mo which is not specified for EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8.
Can EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 Be Substituted With GOST 5950 4H5MFS?
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 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 EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 and GOST 5950 4H5MFS?
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 specifies Mn which is not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS. GOST 5950 4H5MFS specifies Mo which is not specified for EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8.
Can EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 be substituted with GOST 5950 4H5MFS?
EN ISO 4957 90MnCrV8 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.