Close Alternative — 76.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi (GB/T 3077:2015) and SAE J404 5120 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi is typically used for gears, transmission shafts, pinions, carburized components, automotive parts, while SAE J404 5120 is commonly used for case hardened gears, pins, shafts, cams, automotive transmission parts.
GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while SAE J404 5120 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi vs SAE J404 5120 is a 76.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 76.4%.
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 3077 20CrMnTi
SAE J404 5120
Tensile Strength
>=1080 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=850 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=10%
Not specified
Hardness
<=217 HB
Not specified
Condition
Quenched and tempered, test sample 15 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi
gears, transmission shafts, pinions, carburized components, automotive parts
SAE J404 5120
Case hardened gears, pins, shafts, cams, automotive transmission parts
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi specifies Ti, Cu which are not specified for SAE J404 5120.
Can GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi Be Substituted With SAE J404 5120?
GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi and SAE J404 5120 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi and SAE J404 5120?
GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi specifies Ti, Cu which are not specified for SAE J404 5120.
Can GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi be substituted with SAE J404 5120?
GB/T 3077 20CrMnTi and SAE J404 5120 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.