"Since our founding, we have worked closely with Sumitomo, achieving significant advancements in tool technology together."
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Start of the Partnership
Our co-operation began with a pioneering development from Sumitomo:
- The first indexable inserts with sintered chip breaker geometry
This innovation laid the foundation for numerous further advances and strengthened our cooperation.
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Development of CBN and PKD
Shortly after the success of the indexable inserts, Sumitomo began developing polycrystalline cutting materials:
- CBN (cubic boron nitride)
- PCD (polycrystalline diamond)
These materials revolutionised carbide and dry machining techniques, making the economical machining of hardened workpieces possible for the first time.
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Market Leadership Through Innovation
Sumitomo recognised the signs of the times early on and laid the foundation for today's market leadership in hard machining by continuously developing new CBN grades.
This innovative strength and tireless progress have not only strengthened and promoted Sumitomo, but also our partnership.
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Our Joint Success
Numerous tool innovations and technological advances that have resulted from this partnership have contributed significantly to our joint success.
This collaboration with Sumitomo is central to our history and our success. We look forward to continuing to shape the future of tool technology together.