Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 103T3 (IS 3748:1990) and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 (GB/T 1299-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 3748 103T3 is typically used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing, while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is commonly used for die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools.
IS 3748 103T3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 103T3 vs GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is a 60% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 3748 103T3
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Hardness
<=220 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
42–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
≤235
Typical Applications
IS 3748 103T3
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools
Key Differences
IS 3748 103T3 specifies S, P which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 specifies Cr, Mo, V which are not specified for IS 3748 103T3.
Can IS 3748 103T3 Be Substituted With GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
IS 3748 103T3 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 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 3748 103T3 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
IS 3748 103T3 specifies S, P which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1. GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 specifies Cr, Mo, V which are not specified for IS 3748 103T3.
Can IS 3748 103T3 be substituted with GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
IS 3748 103T3 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 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.