PITTSBURGH, JULY 10, 2024 — Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today announced the expansion to its DUO-λOCK platform to include the HARVI I TE high-performance solid end mill, a highly versatile and productive modular tool users can count on for exceptional tool life on a broad range of applications and target materials.
"HARVI I TE DUO-λOCK exemplifies how Kennametal is constantly innovating and improving its solutions. The revolutionary combination of our existing HARVI I TE's proven performance and award-winning design with DUO-λOCK's virtually unbreakable interface is serving as a perfect fit for shops across industries, but especially so for medical applications like titanium and cobalt chrome," said Scott Etling, Vice President of Global Product Management.
HARVI I TE DUO-λOCK delivers users higher MRR and the lowest CPP, high-volume production, shorter cycle times, less tool changes, less setup and downtime and reduced tool inventory on multiple materials and applications. With the DUO-λOCK coupling, it’s capable of 1xD full slot milling and/or 1.5xD side milling at up to 50% radial engagement and high ramping capabilities up to 15 degrees.