Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV (GB/T 1299-2014) and GOST 5950 3H2W8F (GOST 5950-2000) 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 GOST 5950 3H2W8F is commonly used for used for forging dies, extrusion tools, hot punches, mandrels, and die inserts..
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T) (China).
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV vs GOST 5950 3H2W8F is a 56.8% 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
GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Hardness (annealed)
≤255 HB
Not specified
Hardness (hardened)
57–62 HRC
Not specified
Compressive Strength
2400 MPa
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1400-1700 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
1200 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
8% min
Hardness
Not specified
45-50 HRC
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Used for forging dies, extrusion tools, hot punches, mandrels, and die inserts.
Key Differences
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV specifies Mn, Mo, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 3H2W8F.
GOST 5950 3H2W8F specifies W which is not specified for GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV Be Substituted With GOST 5950 3H2W8F?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and GOST 5950 3H2W8F 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 GOST 5950 3H2W8F?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV specifies Mn, Mo, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 3H2W8F. GOST 5950 3H2W8F specifies W which is not specified for GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV be substituted with GOST 5950 3H2W8F?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and GOST 5950 3H2W8F 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.