GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV vs GOST 5950 3H2W8F

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%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV:
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 AISI 52100 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 GOST 5950 4H5MFS GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Other Tool & Die Steels Grades to Compare With GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV:
IS 3748 103T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
56.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Standard GB/T 1299-2014 GOST 5950-2000
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 1.45–1.70 0.3-0.4
Mn (%) ≤0.40 Not specified
Si (%) ≤0.40 0.2-0.5
Cr (%) 11.00–13.00 2.2-2.7
Mo (%) 0.40–0.60 Not specified
V (%) 0.15–0.30 0.3-0.6
S (%) ≤0.030 Not specified
P (%) ≤0.030 Not specified
W (%) Not specified 7.5-9.0
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
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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3100–3400 mm (122.05–133.86 in)
GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2800–4300 mm (110.24–169.29 in)
On M-EX Right Now
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV
2 active listings and RFQs →
GOST 5950 3H2W8F
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
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.