Mitsubishi Materials Corporation is a Japanese multinational manufacturing company that specializes in the production of coal mining machinery and cemented carbide tools. The company has a wide range of product offerings that cater to various industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, and energy.
Founded in 1871 as a mining company in Japan
Expanded into cemented carbide tools production in the 1930s
Merged with Mitsubishi Metal Corporation in 2000 to form Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
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Mitsubishi Materials is known for its expertise in producing cemented carbide tools, including drills, end mills, and inserts, which are used in various industries such as machining, mining, and construction.
The company produces mining machinery such as road headers, coal cutters, and continuous miners that are used in coal mining operations.
Mitsubishi Materials also produces advanced materials such as specialty metals, composite materials, and electronic materials used in various industrial applications.
Mitsubishi Materials caters to various industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, and energy.
The company's main products include cemented carbide tools, mining machinery, and advanced materials.
The company was founded in 1871 as a mining company in Japan.
Mitsubishi Materials' competitors include Sandvik, Kennametal, and Kyocera.
Cemented carbide tools are cutting tools made of a mixture of tungsten carbide and cobalt, which are known for their durability and wear resistance.