Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and JIS G4404 SKD5 (JIS G4404:2006) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while JIS G4404 SKD5 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 vs JIS G4404 SKD5 is a 72.8% 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) XT55W14Cr3V4:
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) XT55W14Cr3V4
JIS G4404 SKD5
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
38-52
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
<=229
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4
Not documented
JIS G4404 SKD5
Hot extrusion dies, hot forging tools
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 specifies P, S which are not specified for JIS G4404 SKD5.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 Be Substituted With JIS G4404 SKD5?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 and JIS G4404 SKD5 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) XT55W14Cr3V4 and JIS G4404 SKD5?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 specifies P, S which are not specified for JIS G4404 SKD5.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 be substituted with JIS G4404 SKD5?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 and JIS G4404 SKD5 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.