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 J404:2000) 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 chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope.
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
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
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.