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Insert and toolholder for machining operations

US5921724A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1997
Grant dateJul 13, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T407/25
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cutting insert and toolholder for metalworking operations in which the insert is mechanically captured by a resilient clamping arm within a recess of the toolholder secured at three distinct locations. In one embodiment, a clamping arm resiliently secures the insert within the toolholder while in another embodiment a clamping arm is positively displaced to secure the insert within the toolholder.

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