Field notes for buyers managing cutting tools, carbide inserts, boring bars, milling cutters, release packets and production supply risk.
A procurement manager's real-world story about how chasing low prices on Kennametal cutting tools led to hidden costs, and why total cost of ownership (TCO) now drives every buying decision.
A procurement manager’s real-world FAQ on Kennametal turning tools, milling inserts, and carbide grades — with TCO math, vendor lessons, and a look at how additive manufacturing changes the game.
A practical step-by-step guide for engineers and buyers facing tight deadlines — from choosing the right cutting tool to navigating special applications like ceramic end mills and MOPA fiber lasers.
A candid account of costly mistakes and lessons learned from a B2B machine shop veteran on selecting Kennametal lathe tool holders, optimizing CNC vertical machining centers, and deciding between a new tooling system and a cheap metal 3D printer.
A firsthand account of mistakes made with Kennametal cutting tools, including when their indexable end mills are worth it and the best alternatives for specific jobs. A practical guide for engineers and machinists.
A practical procurement checklist for cost-conscious engineers and buyers. Covers Kennametal end mill pricing, hidden costs, rush orders, and how to use ISO 19649 standards to your advantage.
A practical, step-by-step checklist for procurement managers and manufacturing engineers to select Kennametal end mills, turning inserts, and other cutting tools while keeping total cost of ownership (TCO) in check. Includes real-world cost traps and a hidden step most buyers miss.
A comparison of Kennametal tools versus cheaper alternatives, viewed through the lens of a procurement specialist who's handled 200+ rush orders. Which choice protects your brand's reputation when time is running out?
A practical step-by-step guide for manufacturing engineers and procurement specialists to verify tool holder specs, cutting tool data, and supplier reliability before placing Kennametal orders or selecting a CNC machining shop.
A practical checklist drawn from personal mistakes to help engineers and buyers correctly use Kennametal's milling catalog and app, avoid costly misorders, and know when to pivot to alternative solutions.