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Spiral flute tap

US7950880B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2006
Grant dateMay 31, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/9097
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cutting tool that includes an elongate body that has a forward end and a rearward end. The elongate body has a fluted portion that beginning near and extends in a rearward direction from the forward end. The fluted portion has a flute that defines a cutting edge. The flute presents a concave cutting face wherein the concave cutting face is defined by a first radius. The flute further presents a concave core surface adjacent to the concave cutting face wherein the concave core surface is defined by a second radius. The flute presents a convex heel surface adjacent to the concave core surface wherein the convex heel surface is defined by a fourth radius.

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