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38MnVS6

1.1303
alloy_steelmicroalloyed
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Microalloyed precipitation-hardened forging steel. Achieves high strength directly from forging heat — no separate quench & temper needed. Cost-effective alternative to QT steels for automotive crankshafts, connecting rods, and other high-volume forged components.

International equivalents

FlagStandardCountryGradeNumberMatch
🇺🇸SAEUSASAE J1268 (concept)—REF
🇪🇺ENEurope38MnVS61.1303100%

Sources: SAE J1268, EN 10267

Chemical composition comparison (wt%)

Side-by-side: 38MnVS6 (EN 10267) vs 38MnVS6 (EN) (EN 10267)

Element38MnVS6 (EN 10267)38MnVS6 (EN)Overlap
C—0.34–0.41%—
Si—0.15–0.8%—

Mechanical properties

Compatibility verdict

38MnVS6 and 38MnVS6: 100% composition match

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