Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 80T3 (IS 3748:1990) and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 (EN ISO 4957:2018) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 3748 80T3 is typically used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing, while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is commonly used for plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds.
IS 3748 80T3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 80T3 vs EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is a 55.8% 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 80T3
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Hardness
<=220 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Hardness HRC
Not specified
28–34 (pre-hardened)
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
38–44
Corrosion Resistance
Not specified
Good in humid/corrosive environments
Typical Applications
IS 3748 80T3
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds
Key Differences
IS 3748 80T3 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 1.2316.
EN ISO 4957 1.2316 specifies Cr, Mo, Ni which are not specified for IS 3748 80T3.
Can IS 3748 80T3 Be Substituted With EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
IS 3748 80T3 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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 80T3 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
IS 3748 80T3 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 1.2316. EN ISO 4957 1.2316 specifies Cr, Mo, Ni which are not specified for IS 3748 80T3.
Can IS 3748 80T3 be substituted with EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
IS 3748 80T3 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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.