Minimal Match — 54.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 (IS 3748:1990) and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 is typically used for hot work tools and dies, such as die-casting dies and hot headers, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is a 81.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 54.5%.
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 XT35Cr5Mo1V3
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Hardness
<=235 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Hardness (annealed)
Not specified
≤229 HB
Hardness (hardened)
Not specified
44–52 HRC
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1200–1600 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥8%
Typical Applications
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3
Hot work tools and dies, such as die-casting dies and hot headers
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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.