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IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 vs BS 4659 BD3

Close Alternative — 84.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and BS 4659 BD3 (BS 4659:1989) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 4659 BD3 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 vs BS 4659 BD3 is a 84.8% 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 84.8%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV AISI 52100 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GOST 5950 3H2W8F IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
84.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.8%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 BS 4659 BD3
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 BS 4659:1989
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 2.00-2.30 2.00–2.35
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 ≤0.60
Mn (%) 0.25-0.50 ≤0.60
Cr (%) 11.0-13.0 11.00–13.50
Mo (%) <=0.80 (optional) Not specified
V (%) <=0.80 (optional) Not specified
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 Not specified
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) XT215Cr12 BS 4659 BD3
Hardness HRC (hardened) Not specified 58–64
Hardness HB (annealed) Not specified ≤255
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Not documented
BS 4659 BD3
Blanking dies, forming tools, gauges
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 Be Substituted With BS 4659 BD3?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and BS 4659 BD3 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
No active listings currently.
BS 4659 BD3
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3100–3100 mm (122.05–122.05 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
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BS 4659 BD3
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and BS 4659 BD3?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 specifies Mo, V, P, S which are not specified for BS 4659 BD3.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 be substituted with BS 4659 BD3?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and BS 4659 BD3 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.