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IS 3748 70T6 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3748 70T6 (IS 3748:1990) and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 3748 70T6 is typically used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling. IS 3748 70T6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, IS 3748 70T6 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is a 57.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3748 70T6:
IS 3748 118T3 IS 3748 60T6 IS 3748 65T6 IS 3748 70T3 IS 3748 75T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 75T6 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 3748 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 60T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 65T6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
57.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 3748 70T6 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Standard IS 3748:1990 DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.65-0.75 0.37–0.43
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.90–1.20
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.30–0.50
S (%) <=0.035 ≤0.030
P (%) <=0.035 ≤0.030
Cr (%) Not specified 4.80–5.50
Mo (%) Not specified 1.20–1.50
V (%) Not specified 0.90–1.10
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 70T6 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Hardness <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness) Not specified
Hardness (annealed) Not specified ≤229 HB
Hardness (hardened) Not specified 44–52 HRC
Tensile Strength Not specified 1200–1600 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥8%
Typical Applications
IS 3748 70T6
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
Key Differences
Can IS 3748 70T6 Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
IS 3748 70T6 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 3748 70T6
No active listings currently.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3700 mm (118.11–145.67 in)
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IS 3748 70T6
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DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3748 70T6 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Cr, Mo, V which are not specified for IS 3748 70T6.
Can IS 3748 70T6 be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
IS 3748 70T6 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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.