Steel Grade Cross-Reference

Compare mold & tool steel grades across DIN/EN, AISI, JIS and GB. Useful when your drawing calls one standard and we quote another.

Common nameDIN / ENAISIJISGB (China)Family
1.23111.2311P20—3Cr2MoPlastic mould
1.27381.2738P20+Ni—3Cr2NiMoPlastic mould
S50C~1.1213 (C50)~1050S50C50#Plastic mould base / templates
SKD11 / 1.23791.2379D2SKD11Cr12Mo1V1Cold work
SKD611.2344H13SKD614Cr5MoSiV1Hot work
Cr12MoV~1.2379~D2SKD11Cr12MoVCold work
DC53~1.2379 (mod)~D2 (mod)DC53Cr8Mo2SiVCold work
M21.3343M2SKH51W6Mo5Cr4V2High-speed
M351.3243M35SKH55W6Mo5Cr4V2Co5High-speed (5% Co)
M421.3247M42SKH59W2Mo9Cr4VCo8High-speed (8% Co)
SCM440C~1.7225 (42CrMo4)~4140SCM44042CrMoAlloy struct. / mould base
SCM439~1.7220 (34CrMo4)~4135 / 4140SCM43535CrMoAlloy struct. / mould base
SUS3091.4833309SUS309~0Cr23Ni13Heat-resist stainless plate
SUS310S1.4845310SSUS310S~0Cr25Ni20Heat-resist stainless plate
NM400—~AR400—NM400Wear-resistant
NM450—~AR450—NM450Wear-resistant
NM500—~AR500—NM500Wear-resistant
Q690D~S690QD~A514—Q690DHigh-strength
Q690E~S690QL~A514—Q690EHigh-strength

Note: equivalents are approximate; final selection should consider heat treatment, hardness and application. Send us your drawing grade and we confirm the best stock match.

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