• Kennametal India Limited

Modular Interface, Duo-Lock

Kennametal Inc and Haimer GmbH have introduced the new Modular Interface Duo-Lockâ„¢, for carbide cutting tool heads. The companies had agreed earlier this year to a revolutionary joint technology partnership and development cooperation for modular cutting tool systems. The agreement involves a significant cross-license model and long-term partnership. Duo-Lock is the most rigid and most precise interface in the marketplace and virtually unbreakable. The Duo-Lock technology provides maximum stability, load capacity, and high runout precision based on an innovative thread design with a proprietary double-cone connection and additional third supporting area in the back of the interface. During IMTS in September 2014, both companies introduced a new portfolio of cutting heads and mono-block screw fit tool holders with Duo-Lock technology in all relevant spindle interfaces and extensions. Also new modular cutting tool heads with longer length than currently available in the market place will be added to their product portfolio in order to take aggressive cuts also in the aerospace and energy industry. Kennametal Inc delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments. The company provides innovative wear-resistant products, application engineering and services backed by advanced material science, serving customers in 60 countries across diverse sectors of aerospace, earthworks, energy, industrial production, transportation and infrastructure.