Related Material — 55.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV (GB/T 1299-2014) and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV is typically used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is a 83.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 55.5%.
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 4Cr5MoSiV
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Hardness HRC (hardened)
40–54
Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤235
Not specified
Hardness (annealed)
Not specified
≤229 HB
Hardness (hardened)
Not specified
44–52 HRC
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1200–1600 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥8%
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
Key Differences
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies S, P which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV.
Can GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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 4Cr5MoSiV and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies S, P which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV.
Can GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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.