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IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 vs EN ISO 4957 1.2316

Minimal Match — 28.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 (IS 3748:1990) and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 (EN ISO 4957:2018) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 is typically used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing, while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is commonly used for plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds. IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 vs EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is a 42.7% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 28.5%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2:
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 IS 3748 133T3 GOST 5950 3H2W8F IS 3748 103T3 IS 3748 118T3 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
42.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
28.5%
Specifications
Property IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Standard IS 3748:1990 EN ISO 4957:2018
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.85-0.95 ≤0.06
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 ≤0.50
Mn (%) 1.25-1.75 ≤1.00
Cr (%) 0.30-0.60 15.5–17.5
V (%) <=0.25 Not specified
W (%) 0.40-0.60 Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 Not specified
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
Mo (%) Not specified 0.80–1.30
Ni (%) Not specified 0.80–1.50
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 T90Mn6WCr2 EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Hardness <=230 HB Not specified
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness) Not specified
Hardness HRC Not specified 28–34 (pre-hardened)
Hardness HRC (hardened) Not specified 38–44
Corrosion Resistance Not specified Good in humid/corrosive environments
Typical Applications
IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds
Key Differences
Can IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 Be Substituted With EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2
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EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2600–2700 mm (102.36–106.3 in)
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IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2
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EN ISO 4957 1.2316
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 specifies V, W, S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 1.2316. EN ISO 4957 1.2316 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2.
Can IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 be substituted with EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
IS 3748 T90Mn6WCr2 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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.