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IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 vs GB/T 1299 Cr12

Strong Match — 85.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and GB/T 1299 Cr12 (GB/T 1299-2014) 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 GB/T 1299 Cr12 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 vs GB/T 1299 Cr12 is a 85.5% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 85.5%.

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 GOST 5950 3H2W8F AISI 52100 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.5%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 GB/T 1299 Cr12
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 GB/T 1299-2014
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 2.00-2.30 2.00–2.30
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 ≤0.40
Mn (%) 0.25-0.50 ≤0.40
Cr (%) 11.0-13.0 11.50–13.00
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 GB/T 1299 Cr12
Hardness HRC (hardened) Not specified 60–64
Hardness HB (annealed) Not specified ≤255
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Not documented
GB/T 1299 Cr12
Cold forming dies, blanking dies
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 Be Substituted With GB/T 1299 Cr12?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and GB/T 1299 Cr12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1299 Cr12 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
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GB/T 1299 Cr12
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Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3400 mm (118.11–133.86 in)
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IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and GB/T 1299 Cr12?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 specifies Mo, V, P, S which are not specified for GB/T 1299 Cr12.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 be substituted with GB/T 1299 Cr12?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and GB/T 1299 Cr12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1299 Cr12 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.