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JIS FCD450 Ductile Iron: A536 Grade 65-45-12 Equivalent — Nodular Cast Iron for Crankshafts & Gears

FCD450 (JIS G5502) is Japan's A536 Grade 65-45-12 equivalent ductile iron — 450 MPa tensile, 10% elongation. Full guide: GJS-450-10 equivalent, all FCD grades, austempering to ADI, and when FCD outperforms FC gray iron.
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JIS FC200 Cast Iron: A48 Class 30 Equivalent — Gray Cast Iron for Machine Bases & Engine Blocks

FC200 (JIS G5501) is Japan's standard gray cast iron — flake graphite, ≥200 MPa tensile strength. Full guide: GJL-200 equivalent, all FC grades, vibration damping, machinability, and when to choose gray iron over ductile iron.
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SN400 / SN490 vs A992: Seismic Structural Steel Equivalent Grades & Properties

SN400 and SN490 vs ASTM A992 equivalent grades, Fy/Fu ratio control, Charpy impact requirements, and seismic structural applications. JIS G3136 complete properties guide.
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JIS SNCM439 Steel: AISI 4340 Equivalent — Ni-Cr-Mo Alloy Steel for Heavy-Section Parts

JIS SNCM439 is a Ni-Cr-Mo high-hardenability alloy steel nearest to AISI 4340 and EN 36CrNiMo4. Explore composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and selection vs. SCM440.
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JIS SUJ2 Steel: 52100 Equivalent — High-Carbon Chromium Bearing Steel

SUJ2 (JIS G4805) is Japan's 52100-equivalent high-carbon chromium bearing steel — 1.0% C / 1.5% Cr, hardens to 62–65HRC. Full guide: 100Cr6 equivalent, heat treatment, cryogenic processing, and bearing fatigue life.
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JIS SUP7 Steel: SAE 9255 Equivalent — Si-Mn Spring Steel for Heavy-Duty Leaf Springs

JIS SUP7 is a Si-Mn alloy spring steel (JIS G4801) nearest to SAE 9255. Explore chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and how it compares to SUP6 and SUP12.
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JIS SUP3 Steel: SAE 1075 Equivalent — High-Carbon Spring Steel for Thin-Section Applications

JIS SUP3 is a high-carbon spring steel (JIS G4801) nearest to SAE 1075/1080. Learn composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and when to choose it over alloy spring grades.
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SS400, S45C & SCM435: Steel Selection Guide for Mechanical Designers

SS400 (≈A36), S45C (≈1045), SCM435 (≈4135): learn how to choose the right JIS steel for your design. Includes chemical composition comparison, hardenability data, failure cases, and sourcing tips for engineers outside Japan.
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JIS SUP12 Steel: SAE 9262 Equivalent — Si-Cr Spring Steel for High-Fatigue Applications

JIS SUP12 is a Si-Cr alloy spring steel nearest to SAE 9262. Explore chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and selection tips vs. SUP7.
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JIS SUP11A Steel: SAE 5160H Equivalent — Mn-Cr-B Spring Steel for Large-Section Springs

JIS SUP11A is a Mn-Cr-B alloy spring steel (JIS G4801) nearest to SAE 5160H. Learn composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and why boron makes it ideal for large cross-section springs.