Minimal Match — 39.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV (GB/T 1299-2014) and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 (GB/T 1299-2014) 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 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is commonly used for die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV vs GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is a 59.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 39.6%.
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
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Hardness (annealed)
≤255 HB
Not specified
Hardness (hardened)
57–62 HRC
Not specified
Compressive Strength
2400 MPa
Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
42–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
≤235
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools
Key Differences
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV specifies S, P which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV Be Substituted With GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 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 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV specifies S, P which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV be substituted with GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 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.