Abstract: A cutting tool for forming complex ports within metal workpieces. The present invention provides a cylindrical body to one end of which are attached indexable cutting inserts. One set of inserts is provided at a reduced diameter portion of the shaft for forming a boring section which enlarges and uniformly shapes the diameter of a pilot hole. A second set of inserts is provided at an enlarged diameter section of the shaft for performing multiple functions such as forming both the countersink and the spot face areas of the port. Each set of cutting inserts is substantially equidistantly disposed about the circumference of the shaft to reduce the chatter or deflection of the porting tool and therefore allow a port to be formed in adherence with very tight tolerances. In addition, since at least two inserts are provided at each diameter, the axial feed rate of the porting tool is relatively high in that a full revolution of the tool is not required to form a cut as is required by prior art porting tools.

Abstract: A metal cutting drill with replaceable cutting inserts and a length to diameter ratio of four to one or more. Two cutting inserts are positioned in exactly opposed diametric positions, and engage the workpiece in a substantially identical manner to precisely balance the radial forces resulting from drill axially advancing though a workpiece. Through the use of dual cutting inserts, the drill cuts the full circumference of a bore with each one-half revolution and therefore achieves the a faster axial feed rate. By virtue of the inserts being triangular, the curved corners on the cutting edges of the two inserts may be positioned relatively close together and yet sufficient space is left between the inserts to enable the drill shank between the inserts to be relatively thick and strong even at increased length to diameter ratios.

Abstract: A cutting tool for forming complex ports within metal workpieces. The present invention provides a cylindrical body to one end of which are attached indexable cutting inserts. One set of inserts is provided at a reduced diameter portion of the shaft for forming a boring section which enlarges and uniformly shapes the diameter of a pilot hole. A second set of inserts is provided at an enlarged diameter section of the shaft for performing multiple functions such as forming both the countersink and the spot face areas of the port. Each set of cutting inserts is substantially equidistantly disposed about the circumference of the shaft to reduce the chatter or deflection of the porting tool and therefore allow a port to be formed in adherence with very tight tolerances. In addition, since at least two inserts are provided at each diameter, the axial feed rate of the porting tool is relatively high in that a full revolution of the tool is not required to form a cut as is required by prior art porting tools.