Your Partner from Point to Part
No matter the machining challenge, Kennametal guarantees you get the most out of your manufacturing process. When it comes to our partnerships with end users, machine tool builders and tooling providers, we’re with you every step of the way—from the point of the spindle connection to the completed part.
Kennametal’s machine tool industry specialists deliver leading expertise from preplanning and machine tool selection through setup, runoff, operator training and process optimization with a simultaneous focus on engineering, process and application support and tool selection.
Our machine tool industry specialists are ready to develop total solutions for your unique manufacturing needs in more than 65 countries.
How to Tool Up Your New Machine with Kennametal
A new machine tool is a major investment that Kennametal can make more productive from the start with its leading manufacturing solutions. Equipping your new machine with Kennametal s innovative tooling makes your operations a cut above the rest with peak performance from the first turn of the spindle.
Machine Tool Industry Certificates
Purchase a tooling certificate when you buy a new or used machine tool through your local machine tool dealer. There is no cap on the certificate amount you can purchase for tooling and machine tool dealers usually offer attractive discounts on this one-time purchase, making the most of your capex expenditures.
Each certificate may be used to purchase standard Kennametal products from any of our milling, lathe, machining center, holemaking or supplemental catalogs. Certificates are redeemed at list price and certain restrictions may apply.
Privilege Discount Vouchers
Request a privilege discount voucher through your machine tool builder or dealer, Kennametal distributor or integrator after your new or refurbished machine purchase. After you provide your machine details and contact information, a Kennametal customer service representative will activate your voucher which can be redeemed through your Kennametal authorized distributor for standard products within 6 months of activation. Certain restrictions may apply.
Don’t Wait to Put Your New Machine to Work
Forget downtime and enhance your new lathe or machining center with custom selections of our high-performance tooling—shipped express to you in a ready-start kit—and expert technical support to take your machining to the next level. Learn more about our expansive milling and lathe lineup of Ready-Start Kits below and order yours today!
Digitally Assemble Your Machining Solutions
Spindle Connections
Having the right spindle connection on your machine at the start of a heavy-duty job is as important as planting your feet firmly before a heavy lift for stability, balance and extra strength. Kennametal’s spindle interface tooling delivers the firmly planted stability you need for your most heavy-duty applications.
KM4X Breakthrough Technology
The KM4X series delivers the reliable spindle connection you need for aggressive machining of large, structural components like titanium aerospace parts. With a three-surface ring contact for extra stability in rotating and stationary operations, you get 3x the bending power so you can push your cutting tools to the limit and boost your production.
KM4X is suited for new and old machining centers with a universal design that accepts a wide range of tooling. Learn more below about how KM4X can run at higher spindle speeds and deliver higher metal removal rates on your machine.
KM Quick-Change Tooling
KM tooling has long been an industry favorite for durable and dependable spindle connections and now it s an ISO standard (ISO 26622), as recognized by the International Organization for Standardization.
This quick-change tooling has a secure three-point contact for use on multi-tasking, turning, rotating and transfer machines in manual, semiautomatic or fully automatic mode. KM can take advantage of fully automatic capabilities, like tool storage and tool handling, and signal-activated locking mechanisms to dramatically improve machine productivity
HSK Adapters, Chucks and Toolholders
HSK automatic tooling systems are widely used for high-speed machining in general-purpose milling, drilling, and some roughing operations. These balanced-by-design tools are well suited for machining centers and milling machines with automatic tool changers.
PSC Cutting Units and Adapters
For enhanced grip between the spindle and tool for lathe, multi-axis, high-pressure and ultra high-pressure applications. The PSC taper platform is known for precision and rigidity, making the units and adapters ideal for multi-task machines.
VDI Toolholders
This lineup of through coolant adapters for square shanks guarantees secure clamping pressure throughout your machining operations.
Taper Face Contact Tooling
The BTKV platform delivers high axial repeatability in a wide selection of tooling including shrink-fit holders, ER collets, adapters and more.
Steep Taper Tooling
For better balance, control and performance in high-speed machining, Kennametal offers a powerful lineup of shank tools.
For any technical inquiries, please reach out to us via our Customer Support center.