EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) and IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3 is a 67.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6:
AISI 52100 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GOST 5950 4H5MFS DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GOST 5950 3H2W8F GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
67.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3
Standard EN ISO 683-17:2014 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.93–1.05 0.65-0.75
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 0.10-0.30
Mn (%) 0.25–0.45 <=0.40
Cr (%) 1.35–1.65 <=0.20
S (%) ≤0.025 <=0.035
P (%) ≤0.025 <=0.035
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.25
Ni (%) Not specified <=0.25
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 683-17 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3
Tensile Strength ≥620 MPa (annealed) Not specified
Hardness HRC 60–66 (hardened) Not specified
Hardness HB 179–217 (annealed) Not specified
Typical Applications
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3
Not documented
Key Differences
Can EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3?
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3 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 683-17 100Cr6
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Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–6500 mm (118.11–255.91 in)
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3?
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3 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.