Minimal Match — 32.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G4404 SKS31 (JIS G4404:2006) and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
JIS G4404 SKS31 is typically used for cold working molds, press dies, jigs, gauges, long taps, reamers, measuring tools requiring minimal quenching distortion., while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling.
JIS G4404 SKS31 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, JIS G4404 SKS31 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is a 49.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 32.8%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
JIS G4404 SKS31
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Tensile Strength
900-1150 MPa
1200–1600 MPa
Yield Strength
750 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
10% min
≥8%
Hardness
58-62 HRC
Not specified
Hardness (annealed)
Not specified
≤229 HB
Hardness (hardened)
Not specified
44–52 HRC
Typical Applications
JIS G4404 SKS31
Cold working molds, press dies, jigs, gauges, long taps, reamers, measuring tools requiring minimal quenching distortion.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
Key Differences
JIS G4404 SKS31 specifies W which is not specified for DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344.
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for JIS G4404 SKS31.
Can JIS G4404 SKS31 Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
JIS G4404 SKS31 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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 G4404 SKS31 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
JIS G4404 SKS31 specifies W which is not specified for DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344. DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for JIS G4404 SKS31.
Can JIS G4404 SKS31 be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
JIS G4404 SKS31 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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.