Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G4103 SNCM420 (JIS G4103:1979) and NF A35-565 100C6 are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
JIS G4103 SNCM420 is typically used for used in automotive gears, transmission parts, shafts, pinions, camshafts, and industrial equipment., while NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
JIS G4103 SNCM420 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, JIS G4103 SNCM420 vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 59.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 12.5%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
JIS G4103 SNCM420
NF A35-565 100C6
Tensile Strength
780-930 MPa
850-1100 MPa
Yield Strength
590 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
14% min
Not specified
Hardness
217-269 HB
60-66 HRC
Typical Applications
JIS G4103 SNCM420
Used in automotive gears, transmission parts, shafts, pinions, camshafts, and industrial equipment.
JIS G4103 SNCM420 specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can JIS G4103 SNCM420 Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
JIS G4103 SNCM420 and NF A35-565 100C6 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 JIS G4103 SNCM420 and NF A35-565 100C6?
JIS G4103 SNCM420 specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can JIS G4103 SNCM420 be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
JIS G4103 SNCM420 and NF A35-565 100C6 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.