Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV (GB/T 1299-2014) and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV is typically used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is commonly used for rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 59.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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 Cr12MoV
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Hardness (annealed)
≤255 HB
Not specified
Hardness (hardened)
57–62 HRC
Not specified
Compressive Strength
2400 MPa
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥620 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC
Not specified
60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB
Not specified
179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Key Differences
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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 Cr12MoV and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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.