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Kennametal launches KAF82, a breakthrough additive manufacturing tungsten carbide tool for faster, advanced metal cutting.

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15 Sep 2026
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Kennametal launches KAF82, a breakthrough additive manufacturing tungsten carbide tool for faster, advanced metal cutting.

Kennametal Inc. announced KAF82, the first fully dense tungsten carbide additive manufacturing technology for custom hole-finishing tools, enabling rapid production with advanced features like optimized cooling and complex shapes. This innovation drastically reduces lead times from months to weeks, enhancing machining performance and flexibility for industries including automotive, aerospace, and energy. Exclusive to Kennametal customers, KAF82 has already been adopted by major automotive OEMs, showcasing its reliability in high-volume production. The technology will debut at IMTS 2026, highlighting Kennametal's leadership in materials science and additive manufacturing.

Kennametal's new additive tungsten carbide technology is the subject, with Pluang's Basic Materials sector data providing market context. Among 32 priced US stocks in this sector on Pluang, 12 rose and 18 fell as of Sep 15, 2026 19:13 WIB. Nutrien Ltd (NTR) gained 0.68% to USD 77.52, contrasting with Newmont Corporation (NEM) which declined 0.67% to USD 122.25, and Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD) which fell 0.59% to USD 285.43.

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