Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and JIS G4404 SKD1 (JIS G4404:2006) 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 JIS G4404 SKD1 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 vs JIS G4404 SKD1 is a 85.3% 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) XT160Cr12:
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
JIS G4404 SKD1
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
58-64
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
<=269
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12
Not documented
JIS G4404 SKD1
Cold forming dies, bending dies
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 specifies Mo, V, P, S which are not specified for JIS G4404 SKD1.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 Be Substituted With JIS G4404 SKD1?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 and JIS G4404 SKD1 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) XT160Cr12 and JIS G4404 SKD1?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 specifies Mo, V, P, S which are not specified for JIS G4404 SKD1.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 be substituted with JIS G4404 SKD1?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 and JIS G4404 SKD1 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.