Patent · US Expired

Throw-away tipped drill bit

US5154550A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 1992
Grant dateOct 13, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 30, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/9098
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drill bit has a throw-away drill bit tip in the form of an insert (21, 31) secured to a shank (22, 32) to be mounted in a drilling tool. The insert (21, 31) is disengageably mechanically connected with the shank (22, 32) without any screws. At least a cutting edge of the insert (21, 31) is made of a diamond or cubic boron nitride sintered body, and the shank (22, 32) is made of steel. Due to this structure, the insert (21, 31) has an excellent wear resistance and an adhesion resistance. The shank (22, 32) has sufficient toughness against breakage. Such a drill bit does not require any resharpening for continuous use during bit life.

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