PITTSBURGH, JULY 24, 2024—Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) is expanding its turning portfolio with the introduction of TopSwiss Turning Inserts. Uniquely designed for Swiss-type small parts machining, TopSwiss Turning Inserts deliver Kennametal customers with an insert product line engineered for low feed, high depth-of-cut applications across industries including medical, aerospace and defense, general engineering and transportation.
This new turning portfolio features:
- 4 new carbide grades, 1 new cermet grade and 7 new geometries
- Straight and curved cutting edges for stable cuts and smooth chip flow in low feed, high DOC applications
- Polished finishing geometries for increased welding resistance and improved surface finishing
- Medium and finishing wiper geometries for increased feed rates and superior surface quality
- Several geometries with high chip breaker walls and large pockets for better chip evacuation
“We’re continually building on our turning portfolio with next level solutions that meet the application needs of our customers globally. TopSwiss Turning Inserts are a testament to this continued commitment to innovation and to delivering customers high performance products. These inserts are our latest solution for shops running low feed, high depth-of-cut applications and looking to achieve better chip evacuation and surface finishing,” said Scott Etling, Vice President of Global Product Management.