Related Material — 55.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 (EN ISO 4957:2018) and GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 (GOST 5950-2000) 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 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 is commonly used for used for forging dies, pressure casting dies, hot punches, extrusion tooling, and die inserts..
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 is defined under European Standard (EN) (Europe).
As per chemical composition, EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 vs GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 is a 82.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 55.1%.
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 X40CrMoV5-1
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
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
1350-1650 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
1150 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
9% min
Hardness
Not specified
44-50 HRC
Typical Applications
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
Used for forging dies, pressure casting dies, hot punches, extrusion tooling, and die inserts.
Key Differences
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 specifies Mn which is not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS1.
Can EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 Be Substituted With GOST 5950 4H5MFS1?
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 and GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 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 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1?
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 specifies Mn which is not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS1.
Can EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 be substituted with GOST 5950 4H5MFS1?
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 and GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 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.