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.

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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 MaterialGradeHardness (HRA)TRS (GPa)Main Coating Components Coating Thickness (μm)Features
NB90SAl2O3 + carbon-based ceramic
94.80.9
Suitable for medium cutting to finishing of cast iron.
Cast Iron
WX120Reinforced with SiC whiskers.
★ 90.01.2
For heat-resistant alloy and ultra-hard roll cutting.
Exotic Alloy
NB100CAl2O3-based high strength ceramic with ZX Coat.
95.01.0TiAlN Type2

Low-speed/continuous light cutting of hardened steel Hardened Steel

★WX120 is only sold in Japan.