Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 (GB/T 1299-2014) and IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 is a 49.2% 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 4Cr5MoSiV1
IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8
Hardness HRC (hardened)
42–54
Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤235
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools
IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8
Not documented
Key Differences
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8.
IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 specifies P, S, Cu, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1.
Can GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 and IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 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 4Cr5MoSiV1 and IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8. IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 specifies P, S, Cu, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1.
Can GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 and IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 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.