Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 6) T140W15Cr2 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and KS D 3753 STS3 (KS D 3753:2023) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 1570 (Part 6) T140W15Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while KS D 3753 STS3 is defined under Korean Industrial Standards (KS), originating from South Korea.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) T140W15Cr2 vs KS D 3753 STS3 is a 73.8% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) T140W15Cr2:
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) T140W15Cr2
KS D 3753 STS3
Tensile Strength
Not specified
880-1100 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
700 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
10% min
Hardness
Not specified
56-60 HRC
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) T140W15Cr2
Not documented
KS D 3753 STS3
Used in chisels, punches, dies, shear tools, gauges, and hand tools.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T140W15Cr2 Be Substituted With KS D 3753 STS3?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T140W15Cr2 and KS D 3753 STS3 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.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) T140W15Cr2 and KS D 3753 STS3?
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) T140W15Cr2 be substituted with KS D 3753 STS3?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T140W15Cr2 and KS D 3753 STS3 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.