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Milling tool and cutter head therefor

US5964555A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1997
Grant dateOct 12, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/30952
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool for rotary chip removal machining includes a cutting head, a retention element and a shank. The cutting head and the retention element comprise overlapping hooks for mounting the cutting head in the shank. The cutting head comprises two integral major cutting edges, each major cutting edge including a substantially straight edge and a convexly curved edge. The convex edge is disposed ahead of the straight edge and extends radially therebeyond.

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