6 Welding & Metallurgy Tools

Welding & Metallurgy Calculators

Determine professional welding setups, preheating conditions, steel grades equivalence lookups, hardness scales, and joint geometry.

Steel Grade Equivalents

Cross-reference standard steel grades across ASTM/AISI, EN/DIN, and JIS systems. Includes chemical composition and key mechanical limits.

Weldable Alloys Search

Equivalency Standards Key

ASTM / AISI: Unified Numbering System (UNS) used heavily in North America.
EN / DIN: European Committee for Standardization. Includes Werkstoff Number (e.g., 1.4301).
JIS: Japanese Industrial Standards, widely used across Asian manufacturing.

Weld & Metallurgical Estimations
Matching Alloys Found (9)
ASTM A36 (USA)Carbon Steels
Europe (EN / W-Nr)EN 1.0045 (S275JR)
Japan (JIS)JIS G3101 (SS400)
Chemical Matrix

C: ≤ 0.25% | Mn: 0.80 - 1.20% | Si: ≤ 0.40%
Alloying: P ≤ 0.04%, S ≤ 0.05%

Est Tensile Limit400 - 550 MPa
Est Yield Limit250 MPa
Common Fabrications

General structural steel, bolted/welded frames, gussets, bridges, and brackets.

AISI 1018 (USA)Carbon Steels
Europe (EN / W-Nr)EN 1.0401 (C15)
Japan (JIS)JIS G4051 (S15C)
Chemical Matrix

C: 0.15 - 0.20% | Mn: 0.60 - 0.90% | Si: 0.15 - 0.35%
Alloying: P ≤ 0.04%, S ≤ 0.05%

Est Tensile Limit440 MPa
Est Yield Limit370 MPa
Common Fabrications

Low carbon cold rolled steel, shafts, gears, pins, spindles, and easy formability welding.

AISI 1045 (USA)Carbon Steels
Europe (EN / W-Nr)EN 1.1191 (C45)
Japan (JIS)JIS G4051 (S45C)
Chemical Matrix

C: 0.43 - 0.50% | Mn: 0.60 - 0.90% | Si: 0.15 - 0.35%
Alloying: P ≤ 0.04%, S ≤ 0.05%

Est Tensile Limit585 MPa
Est Yield Limit310 MPa
Common Fabrications

Medium carbon steel, highly heat treatable. Gears, crankshafts, studs, keys, and heavy pins.

AISI 4130 (Chromoly) (USA)Alloy Steels
Europe (EN / W-Nr)EN 1.7218 (25CrMo4)
Japan (JIS)JIS G4105 (SCM430)
Chemical Matrix

C: 0.28 - 0.33% | Mn: 0.40 - 0.60% | Si: 0.15 - 0.35%
Alloying: Cr 0.8-1.1%, Mo 0.15-0.25%

Est Tensile Limit560 - 700 MPa
Est Yield Limit460 MPa
Common Fabrications

High tensile alloy. Bicycle frames, roll cages, structural aircraft joints, pressure cylinders.

AISI 4140 (USA)Alloy Steels
Europe (EN / W-Nr)EN 1.7225 (42CrMo4)
Japan (JIS)JIS G4105 (SCM440)
Chemical Matrix

C: 0.38 - 0.43% | Mn: 0.75 - 1.00% | Si: 0.15 - 0.35%
Alloying: Cr 0.8-1.1%, Mo 0.15-0.25%

Est Tensile Limit650 - 1000 MPa
Est Yield Limit415 MPa
Common Fabrications

High fatigue strength gears, bolts, axles, connection shafts, and heavy duty machine spindles.

AISI 304 (Austenitic) (USA)Stainless Steels
Europe (EN / W-Nr)EN 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10)
Japan (JIS)JIS G4303 (SUS304)
Chemical Matrix

C: ≤ 0.08% | Mn: ≤ 2.00% | Si: ≤ 1.00%
Alloying: Cr 18.0-20.0%, Ni 8.0-10.5%

Est Tensile Limit505 MPa
Est Yield Limit215 MPa
Common Fabrications

Food processing vessels, kitchen machinery, architectural railings, chemical tanks.

AISI 316 (Marine Grade) (USA)Stainless Steels
Europe (EN / W-Nr)EN 1.4401 (X5CrNiMo17-12-2)
Japan (JIS)JIS G4303 (SUS316)
Chemical Matrix

C: ≤ 0.08% | Mn: ≤ 2.00% | Si: ≤ 1.00%
Alloying: Cr 16-18%, Ni 10-14%, Mo 2-3%

Est Tensile Limit515 MPa
Est Yield Limit205 MPa
Common Fabrications

Marine accessories, chemical reactors, medical tooling, and high corrosion environments.

AISI D2 (USA)Tool Steels
Europe (EN / W-Nr)EN 1.2379 (X153CrMoV12)
Japan (JIS)JIS G4404 (SKD11)
Chemical Matrix

C: 1.40 - 1.60% | Mn: ≤ 0.60% | Si: ≤ 0.60%
Alloying: Cr 11-13%, Mo 0.7-1.2%, V 0.5-1.1%

Est Tensile Limit1600 MPa (tempered)
Est Yield Limit1500 MPa
Common Fabrications

High carbon/chromium cold work steel. Shear blades, punch dies, thread rolling, stamping.

AISI O1 (USA)Tool Steels
Europe (EN / W-Nr)EN 1.2510 (100MnCrW4)
Japan (JIS)JIS G4404 (SKS3)
Chemical Matrix

C: 0.90 - 1.05% | Mn: 1.00 - 1.40% | Si: ≤ 0.50%
Alloying: Cr 0.5-0.7%, W 0.5-0.7%, V 0.1-0.3%

Est Tensile Limit1200 MPa
Est Yield Limit1000 MPa
Common Fabrications

Oil hardening tool steel. Woodworking cutters, paper cutting knives, drills, and gauge blocks.

Disclaimer: Welding specifications and estimations are calculated using AWS code standards, ASTM E140 models, and classical mechanics formulas. Always consult specific localized engineering design codes for high-pressure safety-critical builds.

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