Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 (EN ISO 4957:2018) and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) 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 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is commonly used for rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling.
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 62.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Hardness HRC (hardened)
42–54
Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤235
Not specified
Hot Strength
Excellent to 600°C
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥620 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC
Not specified
60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB
Not specified
179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Key Differences
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1.
Can EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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 X40CrMoV5-1 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6. EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1.
Can EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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.