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IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 vs IS 3748 50T8

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and IS 3748 50T8 (IS 3748:1990) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 3748 50T8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 vs IS 3748 50T8 is a 70.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3:
IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 75T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 50T8 IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 IS 1570 (Part 6) 60T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 65T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 IS 3748 55T8 IS 3748 103T3 IS 3748 65T6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
70.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 IS 3748 50T8
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 IS 3748:1990
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 1.10-1.25 0.45-0.55
Si (%) 0.10-0.30 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) <=0.40 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
Cr (%) <=0.20 Not specified
Cu (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Ni (%) <=0.25 Not specified
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 6) 118T3 IS 3748 50T8
Hardness Not specified <=210 HB
Condition Not specified Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3
Not documented
IS 3748 50T8
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 Be Substituted With IS 3748 50T8?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 and IS 3748 50T8 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 and IS 3748 50T8?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 specifies Cr, Cu, Ni which are not specified for IS 3748 50T8.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 be substituted with IS 3748 50T8?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 and IS 3748 50T8 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.