Kennametal has introduced its latest ceramic turning grade, KYHK15B, designed to deliver increased productivity and lower cost per edge in hard-turning operations. The new grade provides greater depth of cut capabilities than PcBN inserts when machining hardened steel, high-temperature alloys, and cast iron, as well as maximum tool life and wear resistance for the most…
Kennametal announces new tungsten carbide grade additive material for oil and gas applications
Kennametal Inc. announced the launch of KAR85-AM-K, its most corrosion resistant tungsten carbide grade for metal additive manufacturing. It is available exclusively in combination with Kennametal’s binder jet 3D printing capabilities to produce fully finished wear components. With KAR85-AM-K, Kennametal combines the advantages of 3D printing, such as greater design flexibility and shorter lead times, […]
Kennametal launches FBX Drill for faster aerospace machining
Kennametal has introduced the FBX drill for flat-bottom drilling of structural aerospace parts. The patented FBX drill delivers superior stability and up to 200% higher metal removal rates when machining high-temperature alloys, stainless steel, and other materials. The new modular drill is the critical first step in a three-part tooling concept — including the HARVI…
Additive powder for oil and gas applications
Kennametal Inc. launched its Stellite 21 AM powder, a material that the company claims is the first Stellite powder qualified for laser powder bed additive manufacturing. This material is the latest addition to Kennametal Additive Manufacturing’s portfolio of high-performance metal powders for 3D printing. Stellite 21 AM powder offers the corrosion and wear-resistant properties of […]
A replaceable drill tip that saves tooling costs and process steps
Drilling flat-bottom holes is a challenge. So is drilling on inclined or curved surfaces, or drilling into cross holes, stacked plates, castings, and other rough surfaces. Not anymore. Leveraging the success of its KenTIP FS modular drill, Kennametal has developed a unique insert geometry (FEG) that streamlines many of these types of applications and simplifies…
Kennametal introduces KCS10B for superalloy applications
Kennametal has introduced its latest turning-grade KCS10B, for nickel, cobalt and iron-based superalloys used in aerospace and other high-temperature applications. KCS10B, which features an advanced coating applied to an ultra-fine grain carbide substrate for superior layer adhesion. It delivers up to 50% greater tool life, more predictable processes, and an improved productivity when working with…
Kennametal introduces the HPX Solid Carbide Drill
Kennametal has introduced an expansion its solid carbide drilling portfolio — the HPX drill for high-performance, large-volume drilling in steel. Designed to quickly and efficiently punch holes up to 8 x D in any ISO-P steel material, the HPX drill provides up to twice the tool life and three times the productivity compared to competing…
Kennametal uses 3D printing to develop lightweight stator bore tool
Kennametal developed a 3D printed stator bore tool specifically to meet growing customer demand for lighter weight tooling solutions used to machine components for hybrid and electric vehicles. E-mobility components are typically machined on smaller, low horsepower CNC machining centers that require lighter weight tooling solutions. Kennametal´s 3D printed stator bore tool weighs half that […]