Kennametal Chip Fan Automates Chip Clearance
The Chip Fan features a specialized fan blade design activated by centrifugal force to support automated chip clearance.
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Kennametal Inc. has announced its newest metal cutting accessory: the Chip Fan. Its latest accessory to launch features a specialized fan blade design activated by centrifugal force to support automated chip clearance, especially effective while operating unattended or lights-out machining.
The Chip Fan is manufactured with a high-quality 4140 steel cylindrical shank and durable, glass fiber reinforced nylon fan blades that can easily be replaced if they become worn or damaged. The accessory features through coolant in combination with fan blades to support complete chip evacuation.
“We’re proud to now offer an ideal tooling accessory that can support machinists across industries to minimize downtime,” says Scott Etling, Kennametal’s VP of marketing, global product management. “With the Chip Fan’s powerful chip clearance capabilities and high-quality engineering, users can count on less disruptive machining stops for long-term use.”
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