Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) is excited to announce the expansion of its turning product range with the launch of three innovative offerings: TopSwiss™ Turning Inserts, Micro Boring Solid (MBS) tooling, and KCU25B Turning Inserts. These advancements significantly enhance the company’s machining capabilities, particularly in small parts and medical machining sectors. Each product is specifically engineered to boost output, improve component quality, and minimize errors, thereby helping customers achieve precise and clean machining results.
Enhancing the Turning Portfolio
Scott Etling, Vice President of Global Product Management, stated, “The introduction of these products represents a significant enhancement to our legacy portfolio of high-performance turning solutions. Our goal is to establish ourselves as a comprehensive provider for customers worldwide. The KCU25B and the innovative TopSwiss range demonstrate our ongoing commitment to innovation and the evolution of our turning solutions.”
Launch of TopSwiss™ Turning Inserts
The new TopSwiss™ Turning Inserts are specifically crafted for Swiss-type small parts machining. They excel in low feed, high depth-of-cut applications across various industries, including medical, aerospace, defense, general engineering, and transportation. This product line introduces several remarkable features designed to elevate performance:
- Diverse Material Grades: The TopSwiss lineup includes four new carbide grades and one new cermet grade, offering enhanced versatility for different machining applications.
- Advanced Cutting Geometries: With seven new geometries featuring straight and curved cutting edges, these inserts ensure stable cuts and facilitate smooth chip flow, crucial for maintaining precision in demanding machining environments.
- Improved Surface Finishing: Polished finishing geometries enhance resistance to welding, which leads to improved surface finishes and prolongs the tool’s life. This is particularly vital in sectors where high-quality surface finishes are non-negotiable.
- Optimized Chip Management: The inclusion of medium and finishing wiper geometries increases feed rates, resulting in superior surface quality. Many geometries are designed with high chip breaker walls and larger pockets, which improve chip evacuation during operations.
Introducing Micro Boring Solid (MBS) Tooling
The Micro Boring Solid (MBS) tooling is designed to meet the demands of smaller applications, offering unmatched versatility and adaptability. It features sharp cutting edges and low cutting forces, which promote longer tool life and exceptional surface finishes. The TopSwiss lineup now includes capabilities for internal turning in bores as small as Ø0.3mm (0.012″). With precision-ground insert shanks, the MBS tooling guarantees high accuracy and stability, while over 1,100 standard items ensure customers find the right holder and insert for their specific needs.
KCU25B Turning Inserts
The KCU25B Turning Inserts provide a robust solution for roughing and medium machining operations across various industries, such as aerospace, defense, energy, and general engineering. They are particularly effective when machining materials like steels, stainless steels, cast iron, and high-temperature alloys. Ideal for common turning, grooving, and cut-off tasks, KCU25B inserts benefit from Kennametal’s proprietary KENGold PVD coating. This advanced coating offers multiple layers of protection, enhancing flank and chipping resistance for increased durability during demanding machining processes.
Conclusion
The introduction of these three cutting-edge turning products not only enriches Kennametal’s legacy portfolio but also exemplifies its dedication to driving innovation in the machining industry. With these new solutions focused on precision and efficiency, Kennametal is well-positioned to address the evolving requirements of its customers across various sectors. By prioritizing quality and performance, the company continues to lead in delivering advanced manufacturing solutions.