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IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 vs ASTM A681 L3

Close Alternative — 79.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and ASTM A681 L3 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A681 L3 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 vs ASTM A681 L3 is a 79.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 79.1%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GOST 5950 3H2W8F AISI 52100 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GOST 5950 4H5MFS EN ISO 4957 1.2316 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
79.1%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 ASTM A681 L3
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 ASTM A681:2008
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.90-1.20 0.95-1.10
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.50
Mn (%) 0.20-0.40 0.25-0.80
Cr (%) 1.00-1.60 1.30-1.70
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
V (%) Not specified 0.10-0.30
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) T105Cr5 ASTM A681 L3
Hardness Not specified <=201 HB
Condition Not specified Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5
Not documented
ASTM A681 L3
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 Be Substituted With ASTM A681 L3?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 and ASTM A681 L3 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 and ASTM A681 L3?
ASTM A681 L3 specifies V which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 be substituted with ASTM A681 L3?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 and ASTM A681 L3 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.