Cutting insert for grooving operations
US6715968B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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