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Materials Cross-Reference Chart — GB / ASTM / DIN / JIS

Published: 2024-06  |  Reading time: 15 min  |  Materials Cross-Reference Chart | GB / ASTM-AA / DIN-EN / JIS | A must-have reference for machining, mold making, and international procurement.

Important Notice

This cross-reference chart provides engineering approximations only. Chemical composition, mechanical properties, and delivery conditions may vary across different standard systems. For production, Material Test Certificates (MTC), or technical agreements, always refer to the mutually agreed standard number + chemical composition + hardness/performance requirements. Do not substitute grades based solely on name correspondence.

① Aluminum Alloys

CNC structural parts / frames / housings / lightweight applications
GB / ChinaAA / ASTM (US)EN / DIN (Europe)JIS (Japan)Typical TemperTypical Applications
6061AA 6061 (UNS A96061)EN AW-6061 (3.3211)A6061T6 / T651Brackets, housings, general structural parts
6063AA 6063EN AW-6063A6063T5 / T6Extrusions, cosmetic parts, light frames
5052AA 5052 (UNS A95052)EN AW-5052 (3.3523)A5052H32 / OBent sheet metal, corrosion-resistant parts
7075AA 7075 (UNS A97075)EN AW-7075 (3.4365)A7075T6 / T651High-strength load-bearing parts, aerospace-grade structures

② Carbon Steels

Frames / welded parts / non-critical load-bearing parts
GB / ChinaASTM / SAE (US)EN / DIN (Europe)JIS (Japan)Common NameTypical Applications
Q235A/BASTM A36 / A283 Gr.C/DS235JR (1.0038)SS400Structural steel plateMachine bases, non-critical welded structures
20#SAE 1020 (G10200)C22 (1.0402)S20CLow-carbon steelCarburized parts, non-critical load parts
45#SAE 1045 (G10450)C45 (1.0503)S45CMedium-carbon steelShafts, pins, washers (quench & temper)

③ Alloy Steels

Q&T parts / shafts / gears / load-bearing parts
GB / ChinaASTM / SAE (US)EN / DIN (Europe)JIS (Japan)NotesTypical Applications
40CrSAE 5140 (G51400)41Cr4 (1.7035)SCr440 / SCr440HMost common Q&T chrome steelGears, shafts, connecting rods, fixture parts
42CrMoSAE 4140 (G41400)42CrMo4 (1.7225)SCM440Higher strength, deeper hardenabilityHeavy-duty shafts, high-strength mold frames
30CrMoSAE 4130 (G41300)25CrMo4 (1.7218)SCM430Medium-strength, fittingsTube fittings, medium load parts

④ Tool & Mold Steels

Cold work / hot work / plastic mold steels
TypeGB / ChinaAISI / ASTM (US)DIN / EN (Europe)JIS (Japan)Description
Cold WorkCr12AISI D3 (T30403)X210Cr12 (1.2080)SKD1High wear resistance, low deformation, brittle; ≠ D2
Cold WorkCr12MoVAISI D2 (T30402)X155CrVMo12-1 (1.2379)SKD11Most common all-purpose cold work steel
Hot Work4Cr5MoSiV1AISI H13 (T20813)X40CrMoV5-1 (1.2344)SKD61Primary for Al die-casting & hot forging
Plastic MoldS136 (trade name)≈AISI 420 (4Cr13 family)1.2083 X42Cr13SUS420J2 familyMirror finish + corrosion-resistant; specify mill when issuing MTC
Plastic MoldNAK80 (trade name)— (Japanese age-hardening)DAIDO NAK80Pre-hardened mirror finish; 40–42HRC; not an AISI grade

⑤ Stainless Steels

Corrosion-resistant / food & medical / precision parts
GB / ChinaAISI / ASTM (US)EN / DIN (Europe)JIS (Japan)TypeTypical Applications
304 (06Cr19Ni10)AISI 304 (S30400)X5CrNi18-10 (1.4301)SUS304AusteniticGeneral corrosion-resistant parts, food equipment
316L (022Cr17Ni12Mo2)AISI 316L (S31603)X2CrNiMo17-12-2 (1.4404)SUS316LAusteniticChemical, marine, medical devices
420 (4Cr13)AISI 420 (S42000)X42Cr13 (1.2083)SUS420J2MartensiticMold steels, cutting tools, wear parts

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