Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV (GB/T 1299-2014) and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV vs IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 is a 49.9% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
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
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Hardness (annealed)
≤255 HB
Not specified
Hardness (hardened)
57–62 HRC
Not specified
Compressive Strength
2400 MPa
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Not documented
Key Differences
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3.
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 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 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3. IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 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.