Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V (GB/T 1299-2014) and IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V vs IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 is a 54% 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%.
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
IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3
Tensile Strength
1180-1380 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
980-1180 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
10-14%
Not specified
Hardness
48-54 HRC
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V
Used for hot forging dies, extrusion dies, die-casting molds, hot punches, and hot shear blades.
IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3
Not documented
Key Differences
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V specifies W, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3.
IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V.
Can GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3?
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V and IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 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 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3?
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V specifies W, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3. IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V.
Can GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3?
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V and IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 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.