EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 (EN ISO 4957:2018) and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 is a 51.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Hardness HRC (hardened)
58–62
Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤255
Not specified
Wear Resistance
Excellent
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, gauges
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Not documented
Key Differences
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3.
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 specifies P, S, Cu, Ni which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1.
Can EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 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 X155CrVMo12-1 and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3. IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 specifies P, S, Cu, Ni which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1.
Can EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 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.