New Turning Geometries

July 6, 2010

The new Beyond™ line of turning products from Kennametal now includes two new geometries, the RU (roughing universal) and UP (universal positive), in round inserts for the turning of steel, stainless steels, cast irons, and high-temperature alloys.

The RU geometry features a proprietary wavy design with optimized size and spacing of the chip-breaking element. This contributes to improved chip control at lower cutting forces, resulting in longer tool life and higher performance in heavy-duty roughing tasks, the company states.

The UP geometry, designed for medium machining and finishing, also features a unique chip-breaker design with optimized size and spacing of the chip-breaking element for improved performance.

Both geometries are available in the company’s Fix-Perfect™ or traditional pin-clamping style.

For more information, visit www.kennametal.com.