Cutting tool for face milling composite material, corresponding method of face milling, cutting insert and tool body
US9849521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/303808
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cutting tool for face milling includes insert pockets for the fixing of cutting insert. The cutting inserts can be fixed in the insert pockets, wherein the cutting inserts and insert pockets are designed such that, when the cutting inserts are fixed within the corresponding insert pocket, each cutting insert presents: a primary and a secondary cutting edge. The intersection between the primary and the secondary cutting edge of one cutting insert being axially inwardly and radially outwardly offset from the intersection between the primary and the secondary cutting edge of another cutting insert. A lead angle defined between the primary and the secondary cutting edges is less than 30°.
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