The new Beyond line of high-performance turning products from Kennametal Inc. now includes two new geometries in round inserts for improved productivity in turning steel, stainless steels, cast irons and high-temperature alloys: RU (Roughing Universal) and UP (Universal Positive). Engineered specifically to deliver improved chip control at lower cutting forces, these new geometries enhance size control and surface finishes, reduce load spikes on capital equipment and extend tool life, according to Alexander Momm, global product manager, turning products at Kennametal. Manufacturing new railroad wheels or reprofiling existing wheels are great examples of heavy-duty industries that will benefit from these new products. The Roughing Universal geometry features a proprietary wavy design with optimized size and spacing of the chip breaking element. This contributes to improved chip control at lower cutting forces, resulting in longer tool life and higher performance in heavy-duty roughing tasks. The Universal Positive geometry is for medium machining and finishing and also features a unique chipbreaker design with optimized size and spacing of the chipbreaking element for improved performance. As both new geometries are available in Beyond grades, superior edge strength and longer tool life are added benefits. Both new geometries are also available in Kennametal's Fix-Perfect or traditional pin-clamping styles.