Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 18254 GCr15 (GB/T 18254-2016) 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 18254 GCr15 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 18254 GCr15 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 is a 73.2% 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 18254 GCr15
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Hardness HRC (hardened)
60–66
Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤179–207
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 18254 GCr15
Ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 18254 GCr15.
Can GB/T 18254 GCr15 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
GB/T 18254 GCr15 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 18254 GCr15 and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 18254 GCr15.
Can GB/T 18254 GCr15 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
GB/T 18254 GCr15 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.