Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc.

Sumitomo said the attributes of its TB 100 grade contribute to longer life, increased productivity and smooth surface finishes.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. (www.sumicarbide.com) has introduced the YB 100 coated carbide grade with a substrate, edge honing and fine TiCN CVD coating for meeting the needs of a range of turning and boring applications — from roughing cast iron to finish turning steels and stainless steels.