Kennametal has announced the introduction of KCU10B and KCU25B grades for Top Notch™ grooving and threading with KENGold PVD. This advanced multilayer coating not only detects wear easily but also boosts tool life performance. The KCU10B grade offers superior hardness, making it perfect for continuous cuts, while the KCU25B grade provides enhanced toughness, ideal for medium applications in roughing or small interrupted cuts.
“These shallow grooving inserts now feature the gold multilayer wear detection and stability that customers request for safer and more efficient operations,” Scott Etling, Kennametal Vice President Global Product Management. “The KCU10B and KCU25B graded inserts offer stronger, tougher and more accurate indexing across multiple materials, resulting in increased reliability and repeatability."
Top Notch shallow grooving solutions feature:
- Positive chipbreaker delivering very low cutting forces for excellent chip control
- Precision-ground inserts allowing for accurate indexing, resulting in reliability and repeatability
- Improved cutting conditions for tool life, stability and rigidity
- Quick and easy tool switching for fast replacement of the insert’s cutting edge
- Maximum insert holding power, eliminating movement and force shifts
Kennametal’s line of new products and enhanced technology allows customers to leverage the best outcomes for their machining challenges, maximizing cost and increasing tool production.
To learn more about these advanced tooling solutions, visit Top Notch™.
