ROCO Routers: Kennametal's Answer to Aggressive Composite Machining
Kennametal Inc. has unveiled its new ROCO burr and down-cut routers for composite materials.
These innovative routers feature the newly advanced KCC05A grade, ensuring a uniform coating thickness along the tool axis. This results in sharper cutting edges, minimal wear and reduced flaking, significantly extending tool life.
ROCO routers are set to enhance composite machining with their superior performance and durability, making them ideal for aerospace, automotive, general engineering and medical applications, according to the company.
"Kennametal continues to push the boundaries of milling innovation with the introduction of our new ROCO composite router line,” said Scott Etling, Kennametal Vice President Global Product Management. "Our proprietary burr router design, paired with the advanced KCC05A grade, delivers the performance, durability and precision today's shops demand. We're confident ROCO will set a new standard in composite machining."
The newest router in composite milling features:
Burr Router
- Proprietary flute design improves the distribution of forces and reduces edge chipping
- Strong gash design produces more chips, allowing for more aggressive cutting conditions
- Geometry pushes cutting forces both upward and downward for decreased delamination when used for side milling and slotting applications
- Reinforced corners provide additional protection for longer tool life
Down-Cut Router
- Left-hand helix direction makes it ideal for pocketing applications
- Geometry compresses fibers downward, reducing surface delamination
- Multiple flute design increases chip load at higher material removal rates (MRR)
- Minimizes delamination at the top of the cut, making it ideal for applications with sacrificial support material
- Corner chamfers improve strength for longer tool life
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