Strong Match — 93.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 (EN ISO 4957:2018) and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 (GB/T 1299-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is typically used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies, while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is commonly used for die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools.
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 vs GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is a 89.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 93.1%.
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 X38CrMoV5-1
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Hardness HRC (hardened)
40–54
42–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤235
≤235
Hot Strength
Excellent to 600°C
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools
Can EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 Be Substituted With GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is often considered as a substitute for EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 be substituted with GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is often considered as a substitute for EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.