Strong Match — 96.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and JIS G4105 SCM440 (JIS G4105:1979) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while JIS G4105 SCM440 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 vs JIS G4105 SCM440 is a 96.4% 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 96.4%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2:
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 4) 42Cr4Mo2
JIS G4105 SCM440
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥930 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥785 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥12%
Hardness
Not specified
269–331 HB
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Not documented
JIS G4105 SCM440
Automotive parts, gears, shafts, bolts, dies
Key Differences
JIS G4105 SCM440 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 Be Substituted With JIS G4105 SCM440?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 and JIS G4105 SCM440 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G4105 SCM440 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 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 4) 42Cr4Mo2 and JIS G4105 SCM440?
JIS G4105 SCM440 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 be substituted with JIS G4105 SCM440?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 and JIS G4105 SCM440 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G4105 SCM440 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.