Kennametal 1817869 Indexable Face Mill 5 Flute Kssm

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 1817869 is an indexable chamfer angle face mill designed for precision milling operations in metal cutting applications. It accepts SEKT 1404 inserts secured by screw-lock holding and delivers a 45-degree chamfer angle with a maximum depth of cut of 6.6mm (0.26 inches). The cutter runs 5 flutes in a medium pitch configuration, supporting material removal rates suited to production environments. With a maximum spindle speed of 20,200 RPM and right-hand cutting direction, this tool is built for rigid setups on vertical and horizontal milling machines. Licensed machinists and CNC tooling specialists are the primary installers and operators.

This face mill is intended for use in shop environments requiring consistent chamfering and face milling of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The 1-inch arbor hole diameter (25.40mm) fits standard arbor-mount spindles common on knee mills, machining centers, and horizontal milling machines. Its KSSM series designation places it within a family of medium-pitch shell mill bodies suited to moderate to high-feed roughing and finishing passes. Five insert pockets allow balanced chip load distribution across the cut diameter range of 2.48 to 3.024 inches.

Key Features

• 45-degree chamfer angle for consistent chamfering and face milling in a single pass
• Accepts SEKT 1404 indexable inserts with screw-lock retention for secure, repeatable seating
• 5-flute medium-pitch design balances chip evacuation with feed rate capacity
• Maximum spindle speed of 20,200 RPM supports high-productivity cutting programs
• Right-hand cut orientation compatible with standard milling machine spindle rotation
• 1-inch arbor hole with keyway width of 0.39 inches for positive drive engagement

Compatibility

Designed for use with SEKT 1404 series indexable inserts. Cutter style is KSSISR within the KSSM series shell mill platform. Fits standard 1-inch arbor-mount spindles.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician. Power down and lock out the machine spindle completely before mounting or removing the face mill body or inserts. Verify arbor and keyway engagement before torquing the arbor nut, and confirm insert seating and screw torque per the insert manufacturer specification prior to initiating any cut. Coolant-through is not supported on this body, so external coolant or air blast should be directed appropriately at the cutting zone.