Minimal Match — 31% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 CrWMn (GB/T 1299-2014) and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 (EN ISO 4957:2018) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 1299 CrWMn is typically used for used for dies, thread rolling tools, punches, gauges, woodworking cutters, and measuring instruments., while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is commonly used for plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds.
GB/T 1299 CrWMn is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 CrWMn vs EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is a 46.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 31%.
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 CrWMn
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Tensile Strength
900-1100 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
700-900 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
8-12%
Not specified
Hardness
60-64 HRC
Not specified
Hardness HRC
Not specified
28–34 (pre-hardened)
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
38–44
Corrosion Resistance
Not specified
Good in humid/corrosive environments
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 CrWMn
Used for dies, thread rolling tools, punches, gauges, woodworking cutters, and measuring instruments.
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds
Key Differences
GB/T 1299 CrWMn specifies W, P, S which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 1.2316.
EN ISO 4957 1.2316 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 1299 CrWMn.
Can GB/T 1299 CrWMn Be Substituted With EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
GB/T 1299 CrWMn and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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 CrWMn and EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
GB/T 1299 CrWMn specifies W, P, S which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 1.2316. EN ISO 4957 1.2316 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 1299 CrWMn.
Can GB/T 1299 CrWMn be substituted with EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
GB/T 1299 CrWMn and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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.