Minimal Match — 46.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 T50Cr4V2 (IS 3748:1990) and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 3748 T50Cr4V2 is typically used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is commonly used for rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling.
IS 3748 T50Cr4V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 T50Cr4V2 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 70.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 46.8%.
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 T50Cr4V2
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Hardness
<=230 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥620 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC
Not specified
60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB
Not specified
179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
IS 3748 T50Cr4V2
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Key Differences
IS 3748 T50Cr4V2 specifies V which is not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can IS 3748 T50Cr4V2 Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
IS 3748 T50Cr4V2 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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 T50Cr4V2 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
IS 3748 T50Cr4V2 specifies V which is not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can IS 3748 T50Cr4V2 be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
IS 3748 T50Cr4V2 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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.