Close Alternative — 81.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 (GB/T 1299-2014) and EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 (EN ISO 4957:2018) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 is typically used for precision blanking dies, thread rolling dies, cold forming, while EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 is commonly used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, gauges.
GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 vs EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 is a 72.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 81.4%.
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 Cr12Mo1V1
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1
Hardness HRC (hardened)
58–62
58–62
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤255
≤255
Wear Resistance
Not specified
Excellent
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1
Precision blanking dies, thread rolling dies, cold forming
EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, gauges
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 Be Substituted With EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1?
GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 and EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 and EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 be substituted with EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1?
GB/T 1299 Cr12Mo1V1 and EN ISO 4957 X155CrVMo12-1 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.