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IS 3748 XT215Cr12 vs BS 4659 BD2

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

IS 3748 XT215Cr12 (IS 3748:1990) and BS 4659 BD2 (BS 4659:1989) 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 BS 4659 BD2 is commonly used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies. IS 3748 XT215Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 4659 BD2 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 3748 XT215Cr12 vs BS 4659 BD2 is a 71.5% 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 3748 118T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 IS 3748 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 3748 XT215Cr12 BS 4659 BD2
Standard IS 3748:1990 BS 4659:1989
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 2.00-2.30 1.40–1.60
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.25-0.50 0.20–0.60
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 Not specified
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
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 BS 4659 BD2
Hardness <=255 HB Not specified
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness) Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened) Not specified 58–62
Hardness HB (annealed) Not specified ≤255
Typical Applications
IS 3748 XT215Cr12
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
BS 4659 BD2
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies
Key Differences
Can IS 3748 XT215Cr12 Be Substituted With BS 4659 BD2?
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and BS 4659 BD2 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.
BS 4659 BD2
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2700–3000 mm (106.3–118.11 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 3748 XT215Cr12
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 4659 BD2
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and BS 4659 BD2?
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 4659 BD2.
Can IS 3748 XT215Cr12 be substituted with BS 4659 BD2?
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and BS 4659 BD2 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.