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Cutting insert with chip control

US4957396A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1988
Grant dateSep 18, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T407/24
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved cutting insert with chip control features having an insert body having wall regions, sides and top and bottom walls adapted for mounting in a pocket in a holder. The insert body has cutting edges and a diagonal notch or the like in the top and bottom sides. A land region extends rearwardly from the end wall region toward the respective top or bottom wall and defines a surface region of a predetermined width. An ascending wall or back ramp initiates in a portion of the land and terminates at the respective top or bottom wall. A chipbreaker depression initiates in a forward portion of the land proximate the cutting edge and extends into and bisects the back ramp.

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