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Coated hard metal tool

US4643620A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1984
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T407/27
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cutting insert having excellent toughness as well as wear resistance is provided comprising a substrate consisting of a sintered hard metal or alloy such as cemented carbides and a coating film provided thereon consisting of a material having a higher hardness than the substrate, characterized in that the coating film near the cutting edge is continuously made thinner or removed toward both the rake face and flank face.

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