IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Si7Mo3 vs ASTM A681 S2

Close Alternative — 71.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Si7Mo3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and ASTM A681 S2 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Si7Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A681 S2 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Si7Mo3 vs ASTM A681 S2 is a 71.7% 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 71.7%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
71.7%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Si7Mo3 ASTM A681 S2
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 ASTM A681:2008
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.50-0.60 0.40-0.55
Si (%) 1.50-2.00 0.90-1.20
Mn (%) 0.80-1.00 0.30-0.50
Mo (%) 0.25-0.40 0.30-0.60
V (%) 0.12-0.20 (optional) <=0.50
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
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) T55Si7Mo3 ASTM A681 S2
Hardness Not specified <=217 HB
Condition Not specified Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Si7Mo3
Not documented
ASTM A681 S2
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Si7Mo3 Be Substituted With ASTM A681 S2?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Si7Mo3 and ASTM A681 S2 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) T55Si7Mo3 and ASTM A681 S2?
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) T55Si7Mo3 be substituted with ASTM A681 S2?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Si7Mo3 and ASTM A681 S2 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.