Patent · US Expired

Adjustable tool holder for lathes and the like

US4583434A · kind A · utility

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12References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 1985
Grant dateApr 22, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 3, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T82/2585
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an adjustable tool holder for a lathes or the like. A base block is secured to the lathe slide by a through bolt engaging a clamping bar in a Tee slot therein. A tool holding block is slideably mounted on the base block and also has a through-bolt extending through it and the base block and engaging the clamping bar. By loosening the second through-bolt and manipulating a micrometer adjustment screw, the cutting tool may be adjusted with great precision. The second through-bolt is then retightened to clamp the movable tool-holding block securely to the cross slide of the machine tool.

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