Kennametal announces MP geometry grade

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Apr 10, 2009

Kennametal has introduced KCS10, a grade in MP (medium positive) geometry that can increase titanium turning output by up to 50 per cent, while improving surface finish and extending tool life.

KCS10 features an MP geometry that has shown superior chip control in internal and field tests, with the results being a minimal number of cuts per edge and higher machine-tool speeds.

'Compared with previous grades for turning titanium, users can increase speeds from 275ft/min to 335ft/min with KCS10, getting parts off faster and increasing their machine capacity,' says Alexander Momm, global product manager, turning at Kennametal.

'Where speed and capacity aren't the primary issues, aerospace job shops can run at lower speeds and extend their tool life, with superior results in quality and surface finish.

Tests have shown cycle-time reductions of 40 per cent, saving up to an hour per part, depending on part configuration.

'These faster results are also at an increased number of parts per edge and with excellent surface finishes,' Momm adds.

'Aerospace job shops that experience downtime due to chip-breaking problems with titanium can increase machine availability and attain new business with their existing equipment base.

MP geometry in KCS10 is available in six styles, applicable to a wide variety of standard toolholders.