Mitsubishi Materials uses a series-letter naming system. Knowing the codes makes selection straightforward.
Mitsubishi Grade Series
- VP series (VP15TF, VP30RT) — General-purpose steel turning, CVD multilayer
- MP series (MP9015, MP9120) — Stainless and superalloy, PVD AlTiN
- US series (US7020, US905) — Cast iron specialist, Al2O3 outer layer
- UE series (UE6020, UE6035) — High-speed steel turning, fine-grain carbide
- UTI series — Titanium-aluminum nitride, hardened steel
Sandvik / Kennametal Equivalents
| Application | Mitsubishi | Sandvik equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| General steel | VP15TF | GC4325 |
| Steel finishing | UE6020 | GC4315 |
| Stainless 304 | MP9015 | GC2220 |
| Cast iron | US7020 | GC3220 |
| Hardened steel | BC8120 (CBN) | CB7015 (CBN) |
Mitsubishi Strengths
Excellent at high-volume Japanese auto OEM specs (Toyota, Honda machining). VP15TF is one of the most reliable generic-steel grades on the market. Pricing typically 5-10% below Sandvik for equivalent grades.
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