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IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 vs IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6

Strong Match — 94.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 (IS 3748:1990) and IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6 (IS 3748:1990) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 is typically used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing, while IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6 is commonly used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing. IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 vs IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6 is a 91.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.6%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6:
IS 3748 103T3 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 3748 118T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 3748 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
94.6%
Specifications
Property IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6
Standard IS 3748:1990 IS 3748:1990
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.36-0.44 0.27-0.35
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
Ni (%) 2.25-2.75 2.25-2.75
Cr (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.80
Mo (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
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 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6
Hardness <=255 HB <=255 HB
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness) Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
Can IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 Be Substituted With IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6?
IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 and IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 and IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 be substituted with IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6?
IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 and IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 3748 T31Ni10Cr3Mo6 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3748 T40Ni10Cr3Mo6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.