Insert GradesCoate dCarbideCermetCarbideCBNPCDCeramic Grade Ceramic Superb wear resistance enables ultra-high-speed machining. Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal's Advanced Ceramic utilises a special process to produce extremely tough grades. This new development permits ultra-high-speed cutting of cast iron, heat-resistant alloy, and ultra-hard rolled material with stability. A Grade Map For Turning High-speed Cutting Finishing to Light Cutting Medium Cutting Rough to Heavy Cutting Work Material — 01 10 20 30 40 NB90S Cast Iron WX120★ Exotic Alloy NB100C Hardened Steel Characteristic Values For Turning Work Material Grade Hardness (HRA) TRS (GPa) Main Coating Components Coating Thickness (μm) Features NB90S 94.8 0.9 — — Al2O3 + carbon-based ceramicSuitable for medium cutting to finishing of cast iron. Cast Iron WX120★ 90.0 1.2 — — Reinforced with SiC whiskers.For heat-resistant alloy and ultra-hard roll cutting. Exotic Alloy NB100C 95.0 1.0 TiAlN Type 2 Al2O3-based high strength ceramic with ZX Coat.Low-speed/continuous light cutting of hardened steel Hardened Steel ★WX120 is only sold in Japan. A36