Strong Match — 93.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and SAE J403 1566 (SAE J403:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 is typically used for billets and bars for forgings, carbon steel forgings, cold rolled strip for springs and spring washers (the standard links this grade to is 1875, is 2004, is 2507, is 4072), while SAE J403 1566 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes.
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J403 1566 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 vs SAE J403 1566 is a 93.5% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 93.5%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6
SAE J403 1566
Tensile Strength
>=750 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=10%
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6
Billets and bars for forgings, carbon steel forgings, cold rolled strip for springs and spring washers (the standard links this grade to IS 1875, IS 2004, IS 2507, IS 4072)
SAE J403 1566
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
SAE J403 1566 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1566?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 and SAE J403 1566 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1566 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 and SAE J403 1566?
SAE J403 1566 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 be substituted with SAE J403 1566?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 and SAE J403 1566 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1566 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.