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IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2

Strong Match — 91.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 (IS 3748:1990) and IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 is a 91.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 3748 103T3 IS 3748 118T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 IS 3748 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91.9%
Specifications
Property IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2
Standard IS 3748:1990 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.45-0.55 0.35-0.45
Si (%) 0.50-1.00 0.50-1.00
Mn (%) 0.20-0.40 0.20-0.40
Cr (%) 1.00-1.50 1.00-1.50
V (%) 0.10-0.25 0.10-0.25
W (%) 1.75-2.25 1.75-2.25
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 T50W8Cr5V2 IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2
Hardness <=230 HB Not specified
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2
Not documented
Can IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2?
IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 and IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 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 T50W8Cr5V2 and IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2?
IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 and IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.