Patent · US Expired

Cutting insert for grooving operations

US6715968B1 · kind B1 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 2001
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2021

Classification

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

Abstract

A double ended metal-cutting insert includes a pair of circular cutting edges disposed at respective end surfaces of the insert. Each end surface includes an upper portion connected to the cutting edge, and a lower portion connected to the upper portion by a concave transition portion. The lower portion is recessed relative to the upper portion in a direction toward the opposite cutting edge. The lower portion is a flat face oriented perpendicular to the bottom surface.

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