Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and ASTM A681 H14 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A681 H14 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 vs ASTM A681 H14 is a 70.9% 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) T40W8Cr5V2:
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) T40W8Cr5V2
ASTM A681 H14
Hardness
Not specified
<=235 HB
Condition
Not specified
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2
Not documented
ASTM A681 H14
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 specifies V which is not specified for ASTM A681 H14.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 Be Substituted With ASTM A681 H14?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 and ASTM A681 H14 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) T40W8Cr5V2 and ASTM A681 H14?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 specifies V which is not specified for ASTM A681 H14.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 be substituted with ASTM A681 H14?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 and ASTM A681 H14 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.