Following agreement, Sumitomo Electric will supply Kennametal´s KM4X spindle connection
Kennametal's KM4X system's high clamping force and interference level lead to a robust connection and extremely high stiffness and bending capacity for greatly improved performance in titanium machining.
The KM4X spindle connection is claimed as "the most rigid system in the world today". It enables higher metal removal rates, offering higher machine tool utilisation and reduced cost per part, while increasing the manufacturer´s available capacity according to John R. Tucker, vice president and president of the Industrial Business Segment for Kennametal Inc.
"In most cases, the tool-spindle connection determines how much material can be removed on a given operation," says Doug Ewald, director, global product management, tooling systems at Kennametal. "This is because this interface must withstand high loads and yet maintain its rigidity. With the ongoing advances in cutting tools and machining centres, a spindle connection that makes the best utilisation of available power possible is an important consideration to investigate early in production planning."
