Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 (IS 3748:1990) and JIS G4404 SKD11 (JIS G4404:2006) 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 JIS G4404 SKD11 is commonly used for precision blanking dies, cold forming tools, gauges.
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while JIS G4404 SKD11 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 XT215Cr12 vs JIS G4404 SKD11 is a 73.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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
JIS G4404 SKD11
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
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 specifies S, P which are not specified for JIS G4404 SKD11.
Can IS 3748 XT215Cr12 Be Substituted With JIS G4404 SKD11?
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and JIS G4404 SKD11 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.
What is the difference between IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and JIS G4404 SKD11?
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 specifies S, P which are not specified for JIS G4404 SKD11.
Can IS 3748 XT215Cr12 be substituted with JIS G4404 SKD11?
IS 3748 XT215Cr12 and JIS G4404 SKD11 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.