Kennametal KCSM30 grade boosts titanium milling
With approximately 25% longer tool life, the KCSM30 milling grade from Kennametal reduces cost-per-part for machine shops working on titanium workpieces, says the company. With a fine-grain carbide substrate for strength and stability together with a TiAlN PVD coating for wear resistance, not only are tools lasting longer, shops are also able to increase cutting speeds by up to 70 m/min, it is claimed. KCSM30 is available in face milling, copy milling and shoulder milling platforms.
Due to titanium's high strength, thermal management is extremely important in managing and prolonging tool life. With this in mind, KCSM30 is also available in Kennametal's proprietary Beyond Blast composition, where integral channels deliver coolant through the insert to the cutting edge under the chip.
