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EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344

Related Material — 62.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 (EN ISO 4957:2018) and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 is typically used for die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling. EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is a 93.3% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 62.2%.

Frequently Compared With EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1:
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GOST 5950 3H2W8F GOST 5950 4H5MFS AISI 52100 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 3748 103T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
62.2%
Specifications
Property EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Standard EN ISO 4957:2018 DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.35–0.42 0.37–0.43
Si (%) 0.80–1.20 0.90–1.20
Mn (%) 0.30–0.50 0.30–0.50
Cr (%) 4.75–5.50 4.80–5.50
Mo (%) 1.20–1.50 1.20–1.50
V (%) 0.85–1.15 0.90–1.10
S (%) Not specified ≤0.030
P (%) Not specified ≤0.030
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 X40CrMoV5-1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Hardness HRC (hardened) 42–54 Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤235 Not specified
Hot Strength Excellent to 600°C Not specified
Hardness (annealed) Not specified ≤229 HB
Hardness (hardened) Not specified 44–52 HRC
Tensile Strength Not specified 1200–1600 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥8%
Typical Applications
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
Key Differences
Can EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2600–4800 mm (102.36–188.98 in)
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3700 mm (118.11–145.67 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1
3 active listings and RFQs →
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1.
Can EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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.