Grades Improve Titanium Turning Productivity
Kennametal’s Beyond line of high-performance turning products includes 11 additional grades for improved productivity in steel, stainless steels and cast iron applications. The latest grade, KCS10, is a medium positive (MP) geometry with the capability of improved titanium designed to improve surface finish while extending tool life.
Kennametal’s Beyond line of high-performance turning products includes 11 additional grades for improved productivity in steel, stainless steels and cast iron applications. The latest grade, KCS10, is a medium positive (MP) geometry with the capability of improved titanium designed to improve surface finish while extending tool life.
The MP geometry minimizes the number of cuts per edge and increases machine tool speeds. The geometry is available in six styles applicable to a variety of standard toolholders.
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