Abstract: Disclosed is a 35 to 45 volume percent silicon carbide whisker reinforced ceramic composite containing alumina and from about 5 to 21 volume percent zirconia which is used to make hard cutting tools having excellent toughness and hardness. Also disclosed are methods of producing the same.
Abstract: A tool clamping device is provided for quickly and securely clamping rotary tooling adaptors to tool clamp blocks. The device is adaptable to semi-automatic or robotic tool switching operations and minimizes machine downtime.
Abstract: A clamping device for releasably securing a tooling adaptor in a tool clamp block which includes a generally cylindrical member having an eccentric slot formed about the periphery of the member for engaging the tooling adaptor in the cylindrical member whereby when the cylindrical member is rotated the tooling adaptor is drawn into and secured within the tool clamp block.