Kennametal Inc. announced the launch of KAR85-AM-K, its most corrosion resistant tungsten carbide grade for metal additive manufacturing. It is available exclusively in combination with Kennametal’s binder jet 3D printing capabilities to produce fully finished wear components. With KAR85-AM-K, Kennametal combines the advantages of 3D printing, such as greater design flexibility and shorter lead times, […]
Additive powder for oil and gas applications
Kennametal Inc. launched its Stellite 21 AM powder, a material that the company claims is the first Stellite powder qualified for laser powder bed additive manufacturing. This material is the latest addition to Kennametal Additive Manufacturing’s portfolio of high-performance metal powders for 3D printing. Stellite 21 AM powder offers the corrosion and wear-resistant properties of […]
Kennametal uses 3D printing to develop lightweight stator bore tool
Kennametal developed a 3D printed stator bore tool specifically to meet growing customer demand for lighter weight tooling solutions used to machine components for hybrid and electric vehicles. E-mobility components are typically machined on smaller, low horsepower CNC machining centers that require lighter weight tooling solutions. Kennametal´s 3D printed stator bore tool weighs half that […]