IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4
Related Material — 67.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 (IS 3748:1990) and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 (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) XT55W14Cr3V4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 is a 67.6% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 67.6%.
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) XT55W14Cr3V4
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) XT55W14Cr3V4
Not documented
Can IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4?
IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 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 T50W8Cr5V2 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4?
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) XT55W14Cr3V4?
IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 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.