Sandvik Hyperion's carbide grade AM70 is an advanced substrate developed to increase machining productivity and performance in titanium and ISO M materials. The AM70 grade is comprised of a combination of submicron carbide grains that provide the perfect mix of toughness and wear resistance.

AM70 is ideal for aerospace, such as aircraft turbines and compressor components, medical, such as implants, and power generation, such as gas turbine parts, applications where titanium alloy materials are used.

Milling tests performed on titanium delivered a tool life increase of 25 percent or more, according to the company. Test results showed superior cutting edge integrity of AM70 tools. Additional tests have also shown excellent performance in roughing and finishing milling applications involving ISO M and titanium materials.