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New Products
Improved sketching on meshes tool and an improved project grid option for mesh construct tool projects are now available.
The addition of Analysis Projection settings to Ops Manager streamlines workflows.
KCFMTM 45 Face Milling
Cutter Introduced
—Kennametal
Kennametal has introduced a new face milling platform for cast iron ap- plications, the KCFM 45.
With fixed and adjustable pocket seats, the new milling cutter provides the option for semi-finishing as well as fine-finishing applications, exceeding
the highest surface quality require- ments. It offers carbide, ceramic and PcBN inserts.
Carbide inserts are ideal for machin- ing at lower RPM, or in thin-walled workpieces and less stable conditions, while ceramic inserts (KY3500 grade) provide elevated surface speeds re- sulting in higher productivity. Both offer excellent performance. For fine finishing operations, PcBN inserts will deliver the best possible surface finish, tool life, and throughput.
“With the KCFM 45 face milling cutter, users can mix and match differ- ent insert options to suit the application requirements and machining condi- tions,” says Michael Hacker, product manager, Kennametal. For example, you might use PcBN finishing inserts
in the adjustable pockets and ceramic or carbide inserts in all other pockets for wet machining or lower volume applications.
Regardless of the configuration, the KCFM 45 exceeds the highest surface requirements.
The inserts are positioned at a positive axial angle, but with a slightly negative radial angle for better tool life. That creates significantly lower machining forces than competing cast iron face mills, helping to eliminate chatter and further improving surface finishes.
“The KCFM 45 with its adjustable pocket seats can generate surface fin- ishes of 0.8μm Ra (32 μin.) or better, and waviness lower than 10μm Wt (400 μin.),” says Hacker.
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