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IS 3748 XT215Cr12 vs ASTM A681 D2

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

IS 3748 XT215Cr12 (IS 3748:1990) and ASTM A681 D2 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 3748 XT215Cr12 is typically used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing, while ASTM A681 D2 is commonly used for blanking dies, punches, drawing dies, forming tools. IS 3748 XT215Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A681 D2 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 3748 XT215Cr12 vs ASTM A681 D2 is a 74.4% 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 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
74.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 3748 XT215Cr12 ASTM A681 D2
Standard IS 3748:1990 ASTM A681:2008
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 2.00-2.30 1.40-1.60
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.60
Mn (%) 0.25-0.50 0.10-0.60
Cr (%) 11.0-13.0 11.00-13.00
Mo (%) <=0.80 0.70-1.20
V (%) <=0.80 0.50-1.10
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
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 ASTM A681 D2
Hardness <=255 HB <=255 HB
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness) Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 3748 XT215Cr12
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
ASTM A681 D2
Blanking dies, punches, drawing dies, forming tools
Can IS 3748 XT215Cr12 Be Substituted With ASTM A681 D2?
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and ASTM A681 D2 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.
ASTM A681 D2
Round Bar → (19 listings)
Diameter: 70–120 mm (2.76–4.72 in)
Length: 2600–6900 mm (102.36–271.65 in)
Flat Bar → (3 listings)
Thickness: 30–30 mm (1.18–1.18 in)
Width: 150–150 mm (5.91–5.91 in)
Length: 1000–2500 mm (39.37–98.43 in)
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IS 3748 XT215Cr12
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ASTM A681 D2
22 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and ASTM A681 D2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 3748 XT215Cr12 be substituted with ASTM A681 D2?
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and ASTM A681 D2 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.