Kennametal expands holemaking portfolio

Marked by Different Thinking, the Kennametal lineup  includes innovative modular drills, first-to-market asymmetric Y-TECH? drills, proprietary flat-bottom drills, solid-carbide taps particularly for mild steels, and much more.
By creating an impressive collection of standard-option, application-specific platforms for any diameter, feed rate, or hole quality, Kennametal′s comprehensive portfolio offers a wide variety of solutions feasible for virtually any machining requirement. With a global presence, the company is able to serve customers worldwide with the most complete offering of tooling technologies and customized solutions, as well as regrinding services and engineering support.
From the initial drilling of the hole to finishing and tapping, Kennametal′s Holemaking Team supports customers with industry-leading tooling and knowledge-based solutions proven in both manufacturing and application. From design and engineering to finish-ground coated tools, the Kennametal Holemaking Team exemplifies the highest degree of care and vertical integration, managing each vital step in-house.
Kennametal′s expansive Holemaking Portfolio is thoroughly detailed in the new 2013 Kennametal Innovations Master Cutting Tools catalog. The book highlights the company′s new products, including those most eagerly awaited by manufacturers in this fast-paced market. The following advances to the Kennametal Holemaking Portfolio prove that Kennametal is prepared to meet and exceed any challenges:
1) The GOdrill?, Kennametal′s first microdrill that works with multiple applications and multiple materials. The GOdrill goes beyond solid carbide drilling and expands the advantages of modular drilling. While modular drilling is limited to certain diameter ranges, the GOdrill fills the gap for diameters starting at 1mm (.0394").
2) The YPC Beyond? Drill for cast iron, another successful solid-carbide drill platform, is specifically engineered to deliver best-in-class hole quality and the longest tool life in cast iron, ductile iron, CGI, and ADI. The YPC Beyond Drill combines a number of proprietary Kennametal technologies to deliver outstanding performance. Y-TECH? technology incorporates asymmetrical flute spacing, while the HP-point geometry provides excellent centering capabilities at the highest possible feed rates, and the new KCK10? grade offers exceptional wear resistance with superior chip evacuation.
3) The KSEM Modular Drill System offers extended length and drill diameters up to 40mm (1.575"), and hole depths of up to 10 x D are standard. The KSEM PLUS? Modular Drill System combines these benefits of the KSEM Modular Drill with the advantages of an indexable drill. It effectively replaces HSS and indexable drilling tool solutions in the diameter range of 28-70mm (1.102-2.756") while lending itself to specific applications required by customers in the energy market. As the industry benchmark for large-diameter drilling applications, the KSEM PLUS has an extended range that significantly reduces cost per hole. The enhanced capabilities of KSEM PLUS B1 Heads are capable of drilling through stacked materials and inclined exits, as well as drilling through cross-holes and interrupted-cut conditions.
4) The Romicron? Fine-Boring, PCD tooling portfolio features an impressive diameter range of 4-213mm while reducing setup times and scrap rates and increasing overall equipment efficiency. This premium fine-boring system is suited for most materials commonly found in metalcutting environments, applying the latest Kennametal Standard ISO Turning Inserts. Its closed loop boring (CLB) provides a unique capability to automate the insert wear compensation with minimal investAir Jordan XXXI Low