Kennametal 1024931 Square-shoulder Face Mill 3 in 6 Insert

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 1024931 is an indexable square-shoulder face mill designed for precision milling operations in metalworking and machining environments. Built to KSSM series specifications, this right-hand cutting tool accepts six SD.T 43.. style inserts held in place by screw-lock retention. It delivers a maximum cutting diameter of 3 inches with a maximum depth of cut of 0.361 inches and an overall height of 1.75 inches. The 1 inch arbor hole accommodates standard machine spindles. Medium pitch spacing across six flutes provides a balance of chip clearance and surface finish performance. Installed by machinists and tool-and-die professionals on vertical and horizontal milling machines.

This face mill suits production and job-shop milling of ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces where square-shoulder profiles and flat floor finishes are required. The 0/90 lead angle geometry produces a true 90-degree shoulder, making it appropriate for step milling, shoulder milling, and face milling applications in light to medium material removal passes. Coolant-through is not supported on this body. The KSSM series is a common platform in CNC machining centers and manual knee mills running 1 inch arbor tooling.

Key Features

• Indexable design accepts SD.T 43.. style inserts — six insert pockets for medium pitch cutting
• 0/90 lead angle produces a true square shoulder with flat floor finish
• Screw-lock insert retention for secure seating under interrupted cuts
• Right-hand cutting direction compatible with standard spindle rotation
• 1 inch arbor hole with 0.390 inch keyway width for positive drive engagement
• No coolant-through passages — suited for external flood or mist coolant delivery

Compatibility

Compatible inserts include SDCW 433PDSR8GN, SDCW 43PDSR8GN, SDPT 43PDER8GB2, and SDPT 43PDSR8GB2. Insert style code is SD.T 43.. All inserts must match the KSSM series cutter body specification.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes should be performed by a qualified machinist with the spindle fully stopped and machine power locked out per shop lockout/tagout procedures. Use the correct arbor and retention hardware to achieve proper seating against the spindle face before torquing the drawbar. Inspect each insert pocket and seating surface for chips or debris before indexing or replacing inserts. Follow the tooling manufacturer and machine tool builder guidelines for maximum RPM and feed rate based on insert grade and workpiece material.