Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 5950 9HF (GOST 5950-2000) and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GOST 5950 9HF is typically used for used for dies, punches, reamers, gauges, and woodworking cutters., while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN) (Europe).
As per chemical composition, GOST 5950 9HF vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is a 63.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
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
GOST 5950 9HF
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Tensile Strength
900-1100 MPa
1200–1600 MPa
Yield Strength
700 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
8% min
≥8%
Hardness
60-64 HRC
Not specified
Hardness (annealed)
Not specified
≤229 HB
Hardness (hardened)
Not specified
44–52 HRC
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 9HF
Used for dies, punches, reamers, gauges, and woodworking cutters.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
Key Differences
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Mo, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 9HF.
Can GOST 5950 9HF Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
GOST 5950 9HF and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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 9HF and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Mo, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 9HF.
Can GOST 5950 9HF be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
GOST 5950 9HF and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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.