Post Stock Login Register

IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 vs EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1

Strong Match — 92% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 (IS 3748:1990) and EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 (EN ISO 4957:2018) 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 EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies. IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 vs EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is a 88.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 92%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3:
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 3748 118T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 3748 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
92%
Specifications
Property IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
Standard IS 3748:1990 EN ISO 4957:2018
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.30-0.40 0.33–0.43
Si (%) 0.80-1.20 0.80–1.20
Mn (%) 0.25-0.50 0.20–0.50
Cr (%) 4.75-5.50 4.75–5.50
Mo (%) 1.20-1.60 1.10–1.60
V (%) 0.20-0.40 0.30–0.60
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 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
Hardness <=235 HB Not specified
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness) Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened) Not specified 40–54
Hardness HB (annealed) Not specified ≤235
Hot Strength Not specified Excellent to 600°C
Typical Applications
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3
Hot work tools and dies, such as die-casting dies and hot headers
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies
Key Differences
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 Be Substituted With EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3
No active listings currently.
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2500–3500 mm (98.43–137.8 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3
0 active listings and RFQs →
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1.
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 be substituted with EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.