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EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 vs BS 4659 BD3

Strong Match — 98.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 (EN ISO 4957:2018) and BS 4659 BD3 (BS 4659:1989) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 is typically used for blanking dies, thread rolling dies, gauges, while BS 4659 BD3 is commonly used for blanking dies, forming tools, gauges. EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 4659 BD3 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 vs BS 4659 BD3 is a 98.4% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.9%.

Frequently Compared With EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12:
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GOST 5950 4H5MFS GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GOST 5950 3H2W8F GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
98.9%
Specifications
Property EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 BS 4659 BD3
Standard EN ISO 4957:2018 BS 4659:1989
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 2.00–2.35 2.00–2.35
Si (%) ≤0.40 ≤0.60
Mn (%) ≤0.40 ≤0.60
Cr (%) 11.00–13.00 11.00–13.50
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 X210Cr12 BS 4659 BD3
Hardness HRC (hardened) 58–64 58–64
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤255 ≤255
Typical Applications
EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12
Blanking dies, thread rolling dies, gauges
BS 4659 BD3
Blanking dies, forming tools, gauges
Can EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 Be Substituted With BS 4659 BD3?
EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 and BS 4659 BD3 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BD3 is often considered as a substitute for EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3700 mm (118.11–145.67 in)
BS 4659 BD3
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3100–3100 mm (122.05–122.05 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12
2 active listings and RFQs →
BS 4659 BD3
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 and BS 4659 BD3?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 be substituted with BS 4659 BD3?
EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 and BS 4659 BD3 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BD3 is often considered as a substitute for EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.