Kennametal has released its FIX8 heavy-duty turning system, delivering maximum metal removal rates in steel, stainless steel and cast iron. With eight cutting edges per insert, the FIX8 turning system increases productivity of any heavy-duty turning operation, providing low cost per edge while reducing cutting forces by up to 15%.

“From medium depths-of-cut to roughing in steels, cast iron and challenging materials like stainless steel, FIX8 handles it all,” says Matthew Fuerst, product manager at Kennametal. “Even extreme feed rates of up to 1.4 mm and depths-of-cut up to 12 mm are possible.”

The tangential design of the FIX8 insert features a rigid clamping system that pulls the insert securely into the pocket seat, offering high stability that enables the insert to withstand large cutting forces and vibrations for optimal performance. Importantly, the insert is also supported by a replaceable carbide shim, protecting the pocket against deformation and damage.

Kennametal says that the FIX8 tool holder features precision 3D coolant technology, supplying sufficient cutting fluid precisely where needed. Three coolant nozzles are directed to the rake face, controlling temperature, chip evacuation and supporting chip formation. Coolant exit holes in two different locations are directed toward the flank of the insert, controlling heat in the cutting zone and prolonging tool life.

FIX8 provides chip control for any heavy-duty turning application while increasing tool life, says the company. The insert design reduces cutting forces and power consumption, making it suitable for any low-power lathe.

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