Close Alternative — 77.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and ASTM A681 A8 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A681 A8 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3 vs ASTM A681 A8 is a 77.3% 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 77.3%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3:
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) XT35Cr5MoW1V3
ASTM A681 A8
Hardness
Not specified
<=241 HB
Condition
Not specified
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3
Not documented
ASTM A681 A8
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3 specifies V which is not specified for ASTM A681 A8.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3 Be Substituted With ASTM A681 A8?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3 and ASTM A681 A8 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.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3 and ASTM A681 A8?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3 specifies V which is not specified for ASTM A681 A8.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3 be substituted with ASTM A681 A8?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoW1V3 and ASTM A681 A8 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.