Kennametal 5656915 Indexable Copy Face Mill 6 Inch

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 5656915 is an indexable copy face mill designed for contouring and profiling operations on CNC machining centers. Built around the 7792 series platform, this cutter accepts 12 XD 12 inserts arranged to deliver consistent chip load and surface finish across the full 6-inch cutting diameter. With a maximum depth of cut of 0.098 inches, it is suited for light-to-medium radial engagement passes where controlled material removal and insert longevity matter. Machinists and tooling specialists working in aerospace, die-mold, or general manufacturing will recognize the cutter style designation C7792VXD12-6.00Z12R as a standard Kennametal copy mill configuration.

This face mill is intended for use on horizontal and vertical CNC machining centers equipped with an arbor or adapter matching the 1.5-inch arbor hole diameter. The copy mill geometry makes it appropriate for ramping, helical interpolation, and shallow 3D contouring passes in steel, cast iron, stainless, and similar materials. At 2.48 inches overall height, the body fits within standard toolholder stack-up envelopes for most production setups. This is a shop-floor tool maintained and swapped by CNC machinists and tooling technicians.

Key Features

• 6-inch cutting diameter supports wide-step-over passes on large workpiece surfaces
• Accepts 12 XD 12 indexable inserts for efficient insert replacement without removing the body
• Maximum depth of cut of 0.098 inches optimized for copy milling and 3D contouring
• 1.5-inch arbor hole diameter fits standard mill arbors and adapter systems
• 2.48-inch overall height provides a compact stack-up for rigid toolholder mounting
• No coolant-through design simplifies setup where through-spindle coolant is unavailable

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style indexable copy face mill for use with XD 12 series inserts on CNC machining centers with a 1.5-inch arbor interface.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified CNC machinist or tooling technician with the spindle fully powered down and locked out per LOTO procedures before mounting or demounting the cutter body. Torque the arbor retention fastener to the machining center manufacturer's specification using calibrated tooling. Inspect each insert seat and clamping screw for wear or debris before loading new XD 12 inserts. Confirm runout with a dial indicator after mounting and before cutting.