Kennametal 2618743 Key Driver Kentip Modular Drill

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 2618743 is a key driver designed for use with KenTIP series modular drill systems. It serves as the torque-transfer interface between the toolholder body and the indexable drill tip, ensuring secure tip seating and repeatable positioning during drilling operations. Weighing 0.13 pounds, this compact accessory is a required service component for maintaining KenTIP modular drill assemblies. It is installed and serviced by machinists and toolroom technicians working with indexable drilling tooling on CNC and manual machining centers.

This key driver is intended for use in shops running KenTIP modular drill toolholders on milling machines, machining centers, and lathes with live tooling. The KenTIP platform is used across both production and job-shop environments for hole-making operations in a wide range of workpiece materials. This driver is a replacement or spare accessory component and is sold individually as a single unit.

Key Features

• Designed specifically for KenTIP series modular drill toolholders
• Facilitates secure indexable tip engagement and torque transfer
• Compact, lightweight design at 0.13 pounds
• UNSPSC Code 27111700 classified under cutting tool accessories
• Sold as a single unit for direct replacement or spare stock

Compatibility

Designed for use with KTIP toolholder style compatibility within the KenTIP series modular drill platform. Specific compatible toolholder model numbers were not provided in the product data. Verify fitment against your KenTIP toolholder documentation before ordering.

Installation Notes

Installation and replacement of this key driver should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe, locked-out state before servicing any toolholder components. Consult the KenTIP toolholder assembly documentation for proper driver insertion procedure and tip torque sequence. Do not use damaged or worn key drivers, as improper tip seating can affect hole quality and tool life.