IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3 vs AISI 52100

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and AISI 52100 are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while AISI 52100 is defined under AISI, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3 vs AISI 52100 is a 75.7% 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) T55Cr3:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GOST 5950 3H2W8F GOST 5950 4H5MFS DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 IS 3748 103T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
75.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3 AISI 52100
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 AISI
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.50-0.60 0.93–1.05
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15–0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-0.80 0.25–0.45
Cr (%) 0.60-0.80 1.35–1.60
P (%) <=0.035 ≤0.025
S (%) <=0.035 ≤0.025
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) T55Cr3 AISI 52100
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥620 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC Not specified 60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB Not specified 179–229 (annealed)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3
Not documented
AISI 52100
Anti-friction bearings, ball screws, precision rollers
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3 Be Substituted With AISI 52100?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3 and AISI 52100 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) T55Cr3
No active listings currently.
AISI 52100
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3200 mm (118.11–125.98 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3
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AISI 52100
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3 and AISI 52100?
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) T55Cr3 be substituted with AISI 52100?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Cr3 and AISI 52100 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.