Kennametal’s KCFM face milling platform for cast iron applications has fixed and adjustable pocket seats to support semi-finishing and fine-finishing applications, exceeding the highest surface quality requirements. With carbide, ceramic and PcBN inserts, the tool is a flexible, cost-effective, and user-friendly solution ideal for any type of CNC machining center.
Insert
Carbide inserts are ideal for machining at lower speeds, or in thin-walled workpieces and less stable conditions, while ceramic inserts (KY3500 grade) provide elevated surface speeds resulting in higher productivity. Both offer excellent performance.
For fine finishing operations, PcBN inserts will deliver the best possible surface finish, tool life, and throughput. KCFM 45 allows users can mix and match insert options to suit application requirements and machining conditions. A user could, for example, opt for PcBN finishing inserts in the adjustable pockets and ceramic or carbide inserts in all other pockets for wet machining or lower volume applications.
Regardless of the configuration, the KCFM 45 exceeds the highest surface requirements.
Wave killer
Inserts are positioned at a positive axial angle with a slightly negative radial angle for better tool life. That creates significantly lower machining forces than competing cast iron face mills, helping to eliminate chatter and produce 0.8μm Ra (32 μin) surface finishes less than10μm Wt (400 μin) waviness.
The KCFM 45 is ideal for gray cast iron, CGI applications, semi-finishing and fine-finishing operations.