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Insert-exchangeable, rotary tool and throwaway insert

US6884006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 2002
Grant dateApr 26, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T407/23
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An insert-exchangeable, rotary tool to which throwaway inserts are detachably attached, the insert comprising substantially square-shaped face and bottom surface and an outward curved flank on each side surface, and having a positive-type shape in which an outward curved edge line formed by the face and the flank serves as a cutting edge; each flank having in a substantially center portion a flat surface portion extending to the bottom surface without contacting with the cutting edge; a major cutting edge formed by the outward curved edge line circularly extending from its lowermost point toward a periphery of the tool when the insert is attached to the insert-exchangeable, rotary tool, such that it has a negative radial rake; and the lowermost point being positioned inward a center of the outward curved major cutting edge.

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