Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 (IS 5517:1993) and KS D3867 SCM415 (KS D 3867:2025) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while KS D3867 SCM415 is defined under Korean Industrial Standards (KS), originating from South Korea.
As per chemical composition, IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 vs KS D3867 SCM415 is a 70.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
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 5517 15Cr13Mo6
KS D3867 SCM415
Tensile Strength
700-850 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof)
540 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
>=18%
Not specified
Izod Impact
55 J min
Not specified
Hardness (annealed)
<=200 HB
Not specified
Condition
Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6
Not documented
KS D3867 SCM415
Gears, shafts, camshafts, piston pins, precision machine components requiring hard surface and tough core.
Can IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 Be Substituted With KS D3867 SCM415?
IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 and KS D3867 SCM415 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 5517 15Cr13Mo6 and KS D3867 SCM415?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 be substituted with KS D3867 SCM415?
IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 and KS D3867 SCM415 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.