Beyond turning geometries from Kennametal
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The Beyond line of high-performance turning products, from Kennametal, now includes two new geometries, RU (Roughing Universal) and UP (Universal Positive), in round inserts for improved productivity in turning steel, stainless steels, cast irons, and high-temperature alloys.
The Roughing Universal geometry features a proprietary wavy design with optimised size and spacing of the chip breaking element. This contributes to improved chip control at lower cutting forces, resulting in longer tool life and higher performance in heavy-duty roughing tasks.
The Universal Positive geometry is designed for medium machining and finishing and also features a unique chip-breaker design, with optimised size and spacing of the chip-breaking element for improved performance.
As both new geometries are available in Beyond grades, superior edge strength and longer tool life are added benefits. Both new geometries are also available in Kennametal's Fix-Perfect or traditional pin-clamping styles.
"Engineered specifically to deliver improved chip control at lower cutting forces, these new geometries mean excellent size control, superior surface finishes, reduced load spikes on capital equipment, and longer tool life. Manufacturing new railroad wheels or re-profiling existing wheels are great examples of heavy-duty industries that will significantly benefit from these new products," says Alexander Momm, global product manager, turning products, at Kennametal.
