Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V (GB/T 1299-2014) and GOST 5950 4H5MFS (GOST 5950-2000) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V is typically used for used for hot forging dies, extrusion dies, die-casting molds, hot punches, and hot shear blades., while GOST 5950 4H5MFS is commonly used for used for die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies, punches, and hot shear blades..
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T) (China).
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V vs GOST 5950 4H5MFS is a 54.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 6.6%.
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
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V
GOST 5950 4H5MFS
Tensile Strength
1180-1380 MPa
1350-1650 MPa
Yield Strength
980-1180 MPa
1150 MPa min
Elongation
10-14%
9% min
Hardness
48-54 HRC
44-50 HRC
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V
Used for hot forging dies, extrusion dies, die-casting molds, hot punches, and hot shear blades.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS
Used for die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies, punches, and hot shear blades.
Key Differences
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V specifies Mn, W, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V.
Can GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V Be Substituted With GOST 5950 4H5MFS?
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V and GOST 5950 4H5MFS 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 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V and GOST 5950 4H5MFS?
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V specifies Mn, W, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS. GOST 5950 4H5MFS specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V.
Can GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V be substituted with GOST 5950 4H5MFS?
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V and GOST 5950 4H5MFS 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.