Minimal Match — 32.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
KS D 3753 STS3 (KS D 3753:2023) and GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 (GOST 5950-2000) 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 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 is commonly used for used for forging dies, pressure casting dies, hot punches, extrusion tooling, and die inserts..
KS D 3753 STS3 is defined under Korean Industrial Standards (KS) (South Korea).
As per chemical composition, KS D 3753 STS3 vs GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 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
KS D 3753 STS3
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
Tensile Strength
880-1100 MPa
1350-1650 MPa
Yield Strength
700 MPa min
1150 MPa min
Elongation
10% min
9% min
Hardness
56-60 HRC
44-50 HRC
Typical Applications
KS D 3753 STS3
Used in chisels, punches, dies, shear tools, gauges, and hand tools.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
Used for forging dies, pressure casting dies, hot punches, extrusion tooling, and die inserts.
Key Differences
KS D 3753 STS3 specifies Mn, W, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS1.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for KS D 3753 STS3.
Can KS D 3753 STS3 Be Substituted With GOST 5950 4H5MFS1?
KS D 3753 STS3 and GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 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 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1?
KS D 3753 STS3 specifies Mn, W, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS1. GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for KS D 3753 STS3.
Can KS D 3753 STS3 be substituted with GOST 5950 4H5MFS1?
KS D 3753 STS3 and GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 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.