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GB/T 1299 Cr12 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12

Strong Match — 85.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 1299 Cr12 (GB/T 1299-2014) and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. GB/T 1299 Cr12 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 Cr12 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is a 85.5% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 85.5%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1299 Cr12:
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 AISI 52100 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GOST 5950 4H5MFS GOST 5950 3H2W8F IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.5%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1299 Cr12 IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Standard GB/T 1299-2014 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 2.00–2.30 2.00-2.30
Si (%) ≤0.40 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) ≤0.40 0.25-0.50
Cr (%) 11.50–13.00 11.0-13.0
Mo (%) Not specified <=0.80 (optional)
V (%) Not specified <=0.80 (optional)
P (%) Not specified <=0.035
S (%) Not specified <=0.035
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 Cr12 IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Hardness HRC (hardened) 60–64 Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤255 Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 Cr12
Cold forming dies, blanking dies
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Not documented
Key Differences
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12?
GB/T 1299 Cr12 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1299 Cr12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GB/T 1299 Cr12
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Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3400 mm (118.11–133.86 in)
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 1299 Cr12 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 specifies Mo, V, P, S which are not specified for GB/T 1299 Cr12.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12?
GB/T 1299 Cr12 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1299 Cr12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.