Sumitomo Electric Industries showcased tools with 80% less tungsten content on Oct. 26 at the Japan International Machine Tool Fair. (Photo by Yuzuki Kohara)
TOKYO — Sumitomo Electric Industries is expanding its range of ultrahard cutting tools that use significantly less tungsten, responding to Chinese export controls on the critical metal that are driving manufacturers to seek alternative materials.
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