This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Yg-1 Co., Ltd. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Dong Seob Kim: Coated Cutting Tool Innovation.
Introduction
Dong Seob Kim is an inventor associated with YG-1 Co., Ltd. in Chungju-si, South Korea. His patent work addresses coating technology for cutting tools, with a focus on wear resistance, chipping resistance, and coating adhesion.
Latest Patents
Kim is associated with 1 patent, titled “Coated Cutting Tool and Method for Making Coating Layer.” The patent describes a coating formed on all or part of a cutting-tool substrate. It includes columnar-grain MT-TiCN and α-Al₂O₃ layers. The MT-TiCN layer is deposited by chemical vapor deposition at 800°C to 950°C and has specified texture coefficients for the (311) and (422) crystal planes. The α-Al₂O₃ layer has columnar grains and a strong (006) orientation. The disclosed approach aims to provide wear and chipping resistance, along with strong adhesion, without relying on the HT-TiCN layer used in some earlier designs.
Career Highlights
Kim’s listed patent reflects work on materials and manufacturing methods for coated cutting tools. Its technical contribution centers on controlling crystal orientation and layer structure to improve coating performance.
Collaborations
Kim is associated with YG-1 Co., Ltd. His listed coworkers include Hye Min Ahn and Geun Woo Park.
Conclusion
Dong Seob Kim’s patent highlights an approach to cutting-tool coatings that combines oriented ceramic layers and a defined deposition process to support durability and adhesion.
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