Haimer licensed to offer Kennametal KM4X spindle connection

Haimer already offers its innovative SAFE-LOCK tool pullout-prevention technology. "This agreement is a perfect fit, because it confirms both Haimer and Kennametal as leaders in high-end innovative technologies for world manufacturing," says Andreas Haimer, director and member of the executive board of Haimer GmbH. "We are honoured and plan to actively support and educate our markets to the benefits of these mutually beneficial technologies." Says Brendt Holden, president of Haimer USA: "We give a lot of seminars related to toolholding, particularly how to increase rigidity, accuracy, balance and security in metalworking. One of the most common questions we receive is ´what´s the best style of spindle interface?'. With a unique high strength spindle connection that also can accelerate to high revs safely, we believe we now have the best answer." Says John R Tucker, vice president and president of the Industrial Business Segment for Kennametal Inc: "The KM4X spindle connection is the most rigid system in the world today. This design enables manufacturing companies to maximise their capital investments. "KM4X enables higher metal removal rates, which facilitates higher machine tool utilisation and reduced cost per part, while increasing the manufacturer´s available capacity. "Having an innovative technology partner like Haimer supply the KM4X connection, in addition to toolholders like SAFE-LOCK, will create a powerful production advantage for manufacturing companies around the world."