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IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379

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

IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) 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. IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is a 53.7% 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) 55T8:
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 50T8 IS 1570 (Part 6) 75T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 60T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 65T6 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
53.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.50-0.60 1.50–1.60
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10–0.40
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.25–0.60
P (%) <=0.035 ≤0.030
S (%) <=0.035 ≤0.030
Cr (%) <=0.20 11.00–13.00
Cu (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Ni (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Mo (%) Not specified 0.70–1.00
V (%) Not specified 0.80–1.10
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) 55T8 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379
Hardness (annealed) Not specified ≤255 HB
Hardness (hardened) Not specified 58–62 HRC
Compressive Strength Not specified 2600 MPa
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8
Not documented
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8
No active listings currently.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2800–3300 mm (110.24–129.92 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8
0 active listings and RFQs →
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379. DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 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.