Close Alternative — 80.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 (EN ISO 4957:2018) and ASTM A681 D2 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 is typically used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, gauges, while ASTM A681 D2 is commonly used for blanking dies, punches, drawing dies, forming tools.
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A681 D2 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 vs ASTM A681 D2 is a 70.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 80.2%.
Frequently Compared With EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1:
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 X155CrVMo12-1
ASTM A681 D2
Hardness HRC (hardened)
58–62
Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤255
Not specified
Wear Resistance
Excellent
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
<=255 HB
Condition
Not specified
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, gauges
ASTM A681 D2 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1.
Can EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 Be Substituted With ASTM A681 D2?
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 and ASTM A681 D2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 and ASTM A681 D2?
ASTM A681 D2 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1.
Can EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 be substituted with ASTM A681 D2?
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 and ASTM A681 D2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.