# Kennametal

> Kennametal makes precision metal cutting tools, engineered wear components and advanced materials for manufacturers and equipment operators. Its materials science and application engineering help customers reduce machining time, improve tool life and withstand harsh operating conditions across aerospace and defense, transportation, energy, general engineering and earthworks.

- **Founded:** 1938
- **Headquarters:** Pittsburgh, United States
- **Founders:** Philip M. McKenna (Founder and metallurgist)
- **Products:** HARVI solid carbide end mills, KenTIP FS and KSEM drilling systems, Turning inserts and tooling systems, KENionic tooling, KAF82
- **Notable:** Founded around Philip McKenna’s tungsten-titanium carbide invention in 1938., Listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1967., KENionic additive machining tool recognized with a 2023 R&D 100 Award.

## Products & services

- **HARVI solid carbide end mills** — End mills for metal removal in applications including steel, titanium and high-temperature alloys; product selection and machining strategy depend on the application.
- **KenTIP FS and KSEM drilling systems** — Modular holemaking tools with replaceable cutting components.
- **Turning inserts and tooling systems** — Replaceable cutting inserts, toolholders and systems for precision metalworking.
- **KENionic tooling** — Additively manufactured, nature-inspired custom tooling; a Voith application reported 50% lower machining time.
- **KAF82** — Proprietary additive tungsten carbide grade for custom hole-finishing tools; announced September 15, 2026. Kennametal says two major automotive OEMs had integrated tooling made with it into production.
- **Infrastructure wear solutions** — Tungsten carbide and ceramic components, earthcutting tools and metallurgical powders for abrasive and demanding environments.
- **Application engineering** — Tool selection, machining-process development, testing and customer support.

## Achievements

- Founded around Philip McKenna’s tungsten-titanium carbide invention in 1938.
- Listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1967.
- KENionic additive machining tool recognized with a 2023 R&D 100 Award.
- Reported fiscal 2026 sales of $2.357 billion.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Announced November 4, 2026 as the scheduled fiscal 2027 first-quarter earnings call; results had not been released as of this research date.
- **2026-09** — Introduced KAF82 proprietary additive tungsten carbide grade for custom hole-finishing tooling.
- **2026-09** — Named Official Tooling Supplier of NASCAR.
- **2026-08** — Reported fiscal 2026 sales up 20%, with negative $4 million operating cash flow as tungsten-related working capital requirements rose.

## Links

- Website: https://www.kennametal.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kennametal/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Kennametal
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennametalInc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennametal/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/KennametalInc

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