KENNAMETAL INTRODUCES NEW TURNING GRADE FEATURING KENGOLD TECHNOLOGY

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Kennametal Inc. announces new KCU10B turning grade with enhanced KENGold coating technology

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• The new KCU10B turning grade offers enhanced edge protection with the KENGold coating technology.
• It is designed for machinists in aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, and general engineering markets.
• KCU10B supports machining with higher quality, consistent power on more materials and a longer tool life.
• KENGold portfolio delivers consistency in multi-material cutting, improved wear resistance, and enhanced process security.
• The innovative coating technology was introduced last year with Kennametal's KCP25C turning grade.

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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today its new KCU10B turning grade, an innovative update to its KCU10 platform with an enhanced KENGold™ coating technology for edge protection. This universal cutting solution is designed for machinists in aerospace and defense, automotive, energy and general engineering markets requiring maximum output when cutting a broad range of difficult-to-machine materials.

"We engineered this new turning solution to excel in finishing applications across industries," said Scott Etling, Vice President of Marketing, Global Product Management. "Designed with our multilayer, nanostructure PVD coating technology, KCU10B supports machining with higher quality, consistent power on more materials and a longer tool life."

KCU10B joins the company's KENGold portfolio, which delivers consistency in multi-material cutting, improved wear resistance and enhanced process security—including when used on steels and stainless steels. The innovative coating technology was introduced last year with Kennametal's KCP25C turning grade, setting a new standard for steel turning applications.

About Kennametal
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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FAQ

What is the new KCU10B turning grade?

The KCU10B turning grade is an update to Kennametal's KCU10 platform with enhanced KENGold coating technology for edge protection.

Who is the target market for KCU10B?

KCU10B is designed for machinists in aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, and general engineering markets.

What are the benefits of KCU10B?

KCU10B supports machining with higher quality, consistent power on more materials and a longer tool life.

What is the KENGold portfolio?

The KENGold portfolio delivers consistency in multi-material cutting, improved wear resistance, and enhanced process security.

When was the innovative coating technology introduced?

The innovative coating technology was introduced last year with Kennametal's KCP25C turning grade.