Strong Match — 94.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2 (IS 3748:1990) 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 IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 vs IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2 is a 94.6% 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 94.6%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5:
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
IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2
Hardness
Not specified
<=230 HB
Condition
Not specified
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5
Not documented
IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 Be Substituted With IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 and IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 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 6) T105Cr5 and IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 be substituted with IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 and IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 3748 T105Cr5Mn2 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 6) T105Cr5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.