Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 5517 55Cr3 (IS 5517:1993) and SAE J404 5115 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
IS 5517 55Cr3 is classified under Spring Steel, while SAE J404 5115 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
IS 5517 55Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J404 5115 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 5517 55Cr3 vs SAE J404 5115 is a 80% 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 65%.
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 55Cr3
SAE J404 5115
Tensile Strength
900-1050 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof)
660 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
>=12%
Not specified
Izod Impact
35 J min
Not specified
Hardness (annealed)
<=220 HB
Not specified
Condition
Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 63 mm
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 55Cr3
Not documented
SAE J404 5115
Case hardened gears, cams, shafts
Key Differences
Different category: IS 5517 55Cr3 is Spring Steel, SAE J404 5115 is Alloy Steel.
Can IS 5517 55Cr3 Be Substituted With SAE J404 5115?
IS 5517 55Cr3 and SAE J404 5115 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 55Cr3 and SAE J404 5115?
Different category: IS 5517 55Cr3 is Spring Steel, SAE J404 5115 is Alloy Steel.
Can IS 5517 55Cr3 be substituted with SAE J404 5115?
IS 5517 55Cr3 and SAE J404 5115 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.