Revolutionary New Tooling Innovations from Kennametal Enhance Machining Performance and Versatility

Expanding upon its array of cutting-edge solutions for various industries, including transportation, medical, and aerospace, Kennametal Inc. introduces a series of eight new products to enrich its metal-cutting tools and solutions portfolio.

PITTSBURGH, April 3, 2023— Kennametal Inc. is bolstering its collection of metal cutting tools and solutions by introducing eight innovative products. These additions showcase enhanced performance, superior wear resistance, and heightened productivity across a wide spectrum of applications spanning aerospace, medical, energy, transportation, and general engineering.

Scott Etling, Vice President of Global Product Management, emphasized, "Our latest product expansion integrates industry-leading innovation and practical shop floor insights to revolutionize metal cutting applications. Our commitment lies in providing solutions that not only optimize efficiency and productivity but also elevate overall performance, redefining our customers' experiences."

This product launch introduces a suite of eight items that build upon and amplify the capabilities of existing platforms, offering exceptional performance across diverse applications while tackling prevalent machining challenges:

1. Drill Fix PRO? represents an upgrade to the renowned Drill Fix indexable milling platform in the Kennametal product lineup. Engineered to achieve extended tool longevity and smooth drilling at elevated metal removal rates, Drill Fix PRO enhances the coolant flow with an included wiper in every outboard insert.
2. KenDrill? Deep HPR stands as a material-specific, deep-hole drill capable of accommodating a broad range of diameters and lengths. Optimized for drilling steel and iron, KenDrill Deep HPR significantly elevates performance, productivity, and tool longevity.
3. KenDrill? Micro marks Kennametal 's inaugural comprehensive micro drilling portfolio designed for both short- and deep-hole applications. This versatile toolkit guarantees unmatched process reliability and endurance in machining small parts.
4. The Dodeka? series, a cornerstone of Kennametal 's face milling operations, is now expanded to feature super high positive inserts equipped with 12 genuine cutting edges per insert, imparting newfound vigor to face milling processes.
5. Leveraging a blend of proprietary coating technology and next-generation wear and oxidation resistance, the novel solid end mill grade KCSM15A ushers in unprecedented reliability and output. This groundbreaking grade debuts with the HARVI? III, HARVI III Aerospace, HARVI II Long, and RSM II platforms—esteemed performers across multiple industries and applications.
6. Kennametal introduces two new indexable drilling grades, KCMS40 and KCMS35, engineered for stainless steel and high-temperature alloys. These grades are fully compatible with the Drill Fix PRO? platform, characterized by heightened adhesion wear resistance.
7. Enriching the existing Mill 4?-12KT platform, Kennametal introduces new HD geometry and fine pitch cutters that serve as potent enhancers for machining highly interrupted cuts.
8. The KenShape? MaPACS (brazed) and MaxPACS (indexable) countersinks seamlessly deliver peak performance for manual CFRP (carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer) countersinking applications. Tailored to aerospace industry needs, these countersinks are ideal for rivet hole drilling in composite and stacked materials.

For comprehensive details on Kennametal 's new tooling offerings, visit our Featured Innovations Products page.

About Kennametal

With over eight decades as a trailblazing force in industrial technology, Kennametal Inc. empowers customers with materials science, cutting-edge tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. Industries spanning aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation rely on Kennametal to optimize precision and efficiency in manufacturing processes. With a presence in over 60 countries, approximately 8,700 employees strive to enhance competitiveness for customers on a daily basis. In fiscal 2022, Kennametal achieved $2 billion in revenues. To learn more, visit www.kennametal.com. Follow Kennametal on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.