Minimal Match — 34.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
KS D 3753 STS3 (KS D 3753:2023) and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 (GB/T 1299-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
KS D 3753 STS3 is typically used for used in chisels, punches, dies, shear tools, gauges, and hand tools., while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is commonly used for die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools.
KS D 3753 STS3 is defined under Korean Industrial Standards (KS), originating from South Korea, while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, KS D 3753 STS3 vs GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is a 51.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 34.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
KS D 3753 STS3
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Tensile Strength
880-1100 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
700 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
10% min
Not specified
Hardness
56-60 HRC
Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
42–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
≤235
Typical Applications
KS D 3753 STS3
Used in chisels, punches, dies, shear tools, gauges, and hand tools.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools
Key Differences
KS D 3753 STS3 specifies W, P, S which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for KS D 3753 STS3.
Can KS D 3753 STS3 Be Substituted With GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
KS D 3753 STS3 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 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 KS D 3753 STS3 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
KS D 3753 STS3 specifies W, P, S which are not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1. GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for KS D 3753 STS3.
Can KS D 3753 STS3 be substituted with GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1?
KS D 3753 STS3 and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 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.