Ceramic

Advanced Ceramic

Superb wear for ultra-high speed machining.

A Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal's "Advanced Ceramic" is created through a unique process that

ensures excellent sharpness, making possible stable ultra-high speed cutting of cast iron, and

cutting of heat-resistant alloys and ultra-hard rolled materials.

Grade Range Map

For Turning

High-SpeedFinishing to LightMediumRough to Heavy
Work Materials
̶0110203040

K NB90S Cast Iron S

WX120

Exotic Alloy

H

NB100C

Hardened Steel

Properties

For Turning

Work MaterialsGradesHardness (HRA)TRS (GPa)Main Coating ComponentsCoating Thickness (μm)Characteristics
K
NB90SContains Al2O3 and carbide.
94.80.9
Suitable for medium to finishing of cast iron.
Cast Iron
S
WX120Enhanced with SiC whiskers.
90.01.2
For heat-resistant alloy and ultra-hard roll cutting.
Exotic Alloy
H
NB100CUltra-strong. Contains Al2O3 and ZX Coat.
95.01.0TiAlN2

Continuous low-speed turning of hardened steel. Hardened Steel