The part was made using the company’s Kenionic technology which uses organic shapes to improve design. According to Kennametal, the tool is 50% lighter than conventional tooling and reduces machining time by approximately 50%.
"This is an outstanding example of our industry-leading expertise in materials science, precision machining, bionics-inspired design and additive manufacturing that fuels Kennametal's innovation," said Dr Carlonda Reilly, chief technology officer (CTO).
