Tapping Tools feature solid-carbide construction.
Press Release Summary:
Constructed with PVD coating, KC7542(TM) and KC7512(TM) have fully cylindrical shank and can be used in CNC rigid or synchronous tapping. Design lends to predictable thread gaging, reducing part scrap and rework for oversized/undersized tapped holes. While KC7512 is suited for tapping aluminum and other non-ferrous materials, KC7542 is used for tapping steels and irons and can prevents chipping in steel up to 32 HRC.
Original Press Release:
New Solid-Carbide Taps from Kennametal Increase Tapping Speed and Tool Life up to Four Times
(LATROBE, PA) - With a patented tool having an innovative combination of design, solid carbide construction and proprietary PVD coating, Kennametal's new KC7542(TM) solid-carbide taps for tapping steels and irons, and KC7512(TM) solid-carbide taps for tapping aluminum and other non-ferrous materials, offer increased tapping speeds and tool life up to four times that of other tools.
Kennametal has developed a grade of carbide KC7542 that when used in steel (up to 32 HRC) prevents chipping experienced with conventional carbide taps. Kennametal's new patented tool can be run up to two times conventional tapping speeds in aluminum and up to four times tapping speed in steels and will often produce four times the tap life of standard HSS versions.
Both KC7542 and KC7512 taps provide a quantum leap forward in CNC rigid or synchronous, tapping, making them ideal for lean programs aimed at reducing cycle times and costs. Each tap's fully cylindrical shank is designed for use with precision round tool holders including hydraulic, shrink fit, and precision collet holders. They are best suited for applications demanding high precision and lower total tapped cost per hole, including automotive and general engineering market customers using CNC machine tools with synchronous (rigid) tapping.
Thread quality is exceptional with superior accuracy due to the enhanced tap precision and design. Thread gaging, therefore, is more predictable, reducing part scrap and rework costs for oversized or undersized tapped holes. Non-standard TPI or metric pitches, non-standard pitch diameters, or optional overall lengths are available by contacting your Kennametal representative.
Kennametal Inc. is a world leader in the development, manufacture, application, and supply of high-quality metalcutting tools and services. It is the world's leading tooling supplier to the mining, metal cutting, forestry, and road-construction industries, and offers the most complete array of milling, turning, and holemaking products to manufacturers. For more information, visit www.kennametal.com.
Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, PA; (800) 446-7738.
