Minimal Match — 42% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 (IS 3748:1990) and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 is typically used for hot work tools and dies, such as die-casting dies and hot headers, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is commonly used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 is a 63.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 42%.
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 XT35Cr5MoV1
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379
Hardness
<=235 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Hardness (annealed)
Not specified
≤255 HB
Hardness (hardened)
Not specified
58–62 HRC
Compressive Strength
Not specified
2600 MPa
Typical Applications
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1
Hot work tools and dies, such as die-casting dies and hot headers
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 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 XT35Cr5MoV1 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 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.