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Tool body for a shell end mill and cutting tool

US10556278B2 · kind B2 · utility

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40References

14Claims

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Assignee

KENNAMETAL INC. · US

Inventors

Alex Fraese · Langenzenn, DE
Mark Alan Francis · Solon, US
Werner Penkert · Schwanstetten, DE
Michael Kreuzer · Nuremberg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 16, 2016
Grant date	Feb 11, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 6, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB23C2250/12
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool body (12) for a shell end mill (10) is described with at least one helical chip guiding groove (24) arranged at the circumference of the tool body (12) for chip dissipation and at least two receptacles (28) for indexable cutting inserts (26) arranged at the chip guiding groove (24). In this case, the receptacles (28) each include a base surface having a bore for receiving an indexable cutting insert fastening screw (34) and at least one first abutment surface adjacent to the base surface. The transition between the base surface and the first contact surface is a groove. In addition, a cutting tool is described with such a tool body, wherein a two-sided indexable cutting insert (26) is attached in each receptacle (28).

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