Timeline
Over the course of our 75 years a lot of exciting things have happened. We’ve launched groundbreaking products as well as other solutions for our customers. Below you will find some of the milestones that have made Sandvik Coromant what it is today.
1942
Sandvik AB decides to include cemented carbide products in its manufacturing programme. Wilhelm Haglund is appointed president of the small carbide metal division known as Sandvik Coromant.
1944
Grinding stations are set up to help customers regrind and repair their tools. A visit to these stations often results in reduced costs and increased productivity.
1954
Turning tool Gammax is developed, and scrapers become the first product with mechanically clamped “indexable inserts”.
1957
In November 1957, President Sven Wirfelt travels to the United States to demonstrate the T-Max tool holder. In the following years, no competitive designs emerge and our lead in Europe increases.
1965
In Sandviken the first Coromant School starts its five-day courses. The year also sees the launch of the Ejector drill, a product that enables a genuinely new method of drilling.
1969
Gamma Coating, or GC, is introduced. It is a material that increases the performance of inserts by making them more heat resistant. Also in 1969 the first International Metal Cutting Days take place in Sandviken.
1970
Discussions are initiated regarding the possibilities of recycling carbide scrap, carrying on the tradition of environmental consciousness that has always been a vital part of the Sandvik Coromant agenda.
1971
A Sandvik Coromant Training Center is established in Düsseldorf, Germany. Towards the end of the year the company acquires Safety S.A., a French manufacturer of cutting tools.
1972
The Multi-Service marketing campaign sees the light of day, and the yellow coat becomes an important symbol. Tool-pool, machine-adapted tool recommendations and mini-catalogues are made available.
1976
The modular tooling system Block Tools starts to take shape. The basic principles are drawn up and the design work begins, leading to the launch of Block Tool Systems five years later.
1977
The consultancy company Coromant Engineering is formed in West Germany, and at the Hanover Fair the T-Max U short hole drill is shown for the first time.
1979
A new pocket calculator for calculating cutting data for turning, milling and drilling reaches customers and operators around the world.
1982
Direct Distribution is launched, dramatically increasing delivery reliability and improving production planning. The main markets in Europe can now be reached in a day or two via central stores.
1990
The Tailor Made service of specially designed tools is launched in Germany and the United States. The same year Coromant Capto, a groundbreaking invention in the form of the tool holder concept, is introduced.
1991
CoroGuide, a tool that helps customers select the appropriate cutting data, is shown at the fair in Paris.
1995
CoroKey, a guide for finding the right inserts, is shown at the EMO Fair in Milan. It will become an app for iPad in 2011. Diamond-coated inserts for extreme cutting are also introduced.
1997
Sandvik Coromant offers to repurchase used cemented carbide inserts for recycling, underlining the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility. The same year, the Wiper insert for CoroMill 245 becomes available.
1998
In the Netherlands, the United States and Singapore, three central warehouses, are established, resulting in faster and more efficient deliveries to even more customers around the globe. The CoroMill 390, with its unique insert enabling for true 90-degree corners, is introduced.
1999
CoroCut, the new concept for parting and grooving, proves hugely successful.
2000
Volkswagen awards Sandvik Coromant its “Corporate Supplier Award – The Leading Edge” prize. E-commerce takes off and recycling is now established. Delta drill, CoroGrip and Easy-Fix reaches the market.
2002
Microsoft’s Bill Gates awards Sandvik Coromant for one of the best XML applications worldwide. German company Walter is acquired, and the CoroMill Century face mill is introduced.
2005
The indexable insert drill CoroDrill 880 reaches the market. The step technology of the centre insert makes it possible to double the feed, resulting in an extremely high hole quality.
2008
Sandvik Coromant acquires Norwegian company Teeness. In addition, early virtual production with the simulation of tool use in the project “Solid to Solid” and the CoroMill 690 are made available for customers.
2012
iLock, a secure locking interface between insert and tool holder that prevents the cutting forces from affecting the tool position, is developed.
2013
Inveio, a uni-directional crystal orientation in the insert alumina coating layer, is launched, giving tools a new level of wear resistance and tool life. Tool company Precorp is acquired.
2016
CoroPlus hits the market, enabling connected solutions for increased security and efficiency in the design, planning, monitoring of machining performance and the optimization of machining processes.
2017
PrimeTurning, the next big thing in turning, is revealed. The new methodology enables turning in all directions. The launch comprises a turning method, dedicated tools and a code generator.
2019
CoroDrill DS20 is the first indexable insert drill capable of drilling holes up to 7xD without the need for pilot drilling. It provides excellent hole quality and process security.
2021
CoroMill MH20 is developed for lightweight milling of ISO S materials. This tool offers high metal removal rates and excellent chip evacuation, making it ideal for aerospace components.
2023
The release of CoroMill MR80 offers reliable face milling with a competitive edge. This double-sided round insert milling concept is designed for roughing and semi-roughing applications in steel, stainless steel, and cast iron.
