Composite Routers for Burr and Down-Cut Tools

Kennametal Inc. has announced its ROCO burr and down-cut routers for composite materials. These innovative routers feature the newly advanced KCC05A grade, providing a uniform coating thickness along the tool axis. This results in sharper cutting edges, minimal wear, and reduced flaking, extending tool life, the company reported. ROCO routers are set to enhance composite machining with their performance and durability, making them suited for aerospace, automotive, general engineering, and medical applications.

Burr router features:

• 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 features:

• Left-hand helix direction makes it suited 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 suited for applications with sacrificial support material
• Corner chamfers improve strength for longer tool life.

For more information contact:

Kennametal Inc.

525 William Penn Place

Suite 3300

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

833-893-1514

www.kennametal.com