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IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is a 61.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GOST 5950 3H2W8F IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 AISI 52100 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V IS 3748 103T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
61.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 1.50-1.70 0.37–0.43
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.90–1.20
Mn (%) 0.25-0.55 0.30–0.50
Cr (%) 11.0-13.0 4.80–5.50
Mo (%) <=0.80 (optional) 1.20–1.50
V (%) <=0.80 (optional) 0.90–1.10
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) XT160Cr12 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Hardness (annealed) Not specified ≤229 HB
Hardness (hardened) Not specified 44–52 HRC
Tensile Strength Not specified 1200–1600 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥8%
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12
Not documented
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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) XT160Cr12
No active listings currently.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3700 mm (118.11–145.67 in)
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IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12
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DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
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) XT160Cr12 be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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.