Minimal Match — 39.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 (GOST 5950-2000) and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 is typically used for used for forging dies, pressure casting dies, hot punches, extrusion tooling, and die inserts., while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is commonly used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is defined under European Standard (EN) (Europe).
As per chemical composition, GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is a 59.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 39.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379
Tensile Strength
1350-1650 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
1150 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
9% min
Not specified
Hardness
44-50 HRC
Not specified
Hardness (annealed)
Not specified
≤255 HB
Hardness (hardened)
Not specified
58–62 HRC
Compressive Strength
Not specified
2600 MPa
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
Used for forging dies, pressure casting dies, hot punches, extrusion tooling, and die inserts.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
Key Differences
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 specifies Mn, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS1.
Can GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379?
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 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 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 specifies Mn, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS1.
Can GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379?
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 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.