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IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 vs IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 (IS 3748:1990) and IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 (IS 3748:1990) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 is typically used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing, while IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 is commonly used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing. IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 vs IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 is a 62.7% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

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
62.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2
Standard IS 3748:1990 IS 3748:1990
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.45-0.55 0.85-0.95
Si (%) 0.50-1.00 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.20-0.40 1.25-1.75
Cr (%) 1.00-1.50 0.30-0.60
V (%) 0.10-0.25 <=0.25
W (%) 1.75-2.25 0.40-0.60
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 3748 T90Mn6WCr2
Hardness <=230 HB <=230 HB
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness) Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
Can IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 Be Substituted With IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2?
IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 and IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 and IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2?
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 3748 T90Mn6WCr2?
IS 3748 T50W8Cr5V2 and IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 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.