Face Milling Platform for Cast Iron

With eight cutting edges, the KSSM8+ face milling platform from Kennametal is designed to provide enhanced metalcutting performance in cast irons and steel workpieces at low cost.

"Cutting cast iron parts is tough - and it should be," said a company spokesperson. "Cast iron pump housings, brake calipers, turbine housings and many other parts are critical foundation components for entire industries, including automotive, heavy equipment, energy and fluid power. Achieving the highest level of milling performance at the lowest cost per cutting edge is essential for success."

The IC10 size provides a 9 mm (0.354") depth of cut (DOC), while the IC 12.7 achieves a 6 mm (0.236") DOC. Both have high lead angles (88° and 87°) for applications where fixture limitations or part designs call for close to 90° shoulders.

According to the company, the double-sided insert design with eight cutting edges provides users with low cost per edge, while the -LD geometry's positive rake face and honed edges result in lower cutting forces and good floor finishes in medium and finish machining.

"While face milling is a common metalcutting task, it is one with many critical considerations," said the spokesperson. "Depth of cut must be balanced against maximizing speeds and feeds for long tool life. High surface finish requirements must be factored into achieving high production efficiencies. That is why a range of insert grades for the KSSM8+ platform is available for face milling steels, stainless steels and wet or dry machining of ductile cast irons."

For more information contact:

Kennametal Inc.

P.O. Box 231

1600 Technology Way

Latrobe, PA 15650

724-539-5000

www.kennametal.com