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IS 3748 XT215Cr12 vs SAE J404 4130

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3748 XT215Cr12 (IS 3748:1990) and SAE J404 4130 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. IS 3748 XT215Cr12 is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while SAE J404 4130 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. IS 3748 XT215Cr12 is typically used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing, while SAE J404 4130 is commonly used for aircraft structures, pressure vessels, high tensile tubes. IS 3748 XT215Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J404 4130 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 3748 XT215Cr12 vs SAE J404 4130 is a 66% 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 65%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3748 XT215Cr12:
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 IS 3748 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 3748 118T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 IS 3748 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
66%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property IS 3748 XT215Cr12 SAE J404 4130
Standard IS 3748:1990 SAE J404:2009
Category Tool & Die Steels Alloy Steel
C (%) 2.00-2.30 0.28-0.33
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.25-0.50 0.40-0.60
Cr (%) 11.0-13.0 0.80-1.10
Mo (%) <=0.80 0.15-0.25
V (%) <=0.80 Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
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 XT215Cr12 SAE J404 4130
Hardness <=255 HB Not specified
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 3748 XT215Cr12
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
SAE J404 4130
Aircraft structures, pressure vessels, high tensile tubes
Key Differences
Can IS 3748 XT215Cr12 Be Substituted With SAE J404 4130?
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and SAE J404 4130 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 XT215Cr12
No active listings currently.
SAE J404 4130
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5700–6400 mm (224.41–251.97 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 3748 XT215Cr12
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SAE J404 4130
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and SAE J404 4130?
Different category: IS 3748 XT215Cr12 is Tool & Die Steels, SAE J404 4130 is Alloy Steel. IS 3748 XT215Cr12 specifies V which is not specified for SAE J404 4130.
Can IS 3748 XT215Cr12 be substituted with SAE J404 4130?
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and SAE J404 4130 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.