Abstract: A rotatable cutting tool comprising a cutting tool body having at least one recess for receiving a replaceable insert. The recess has a wall defined by a deformable clamp extending radially from the tool body, the clamp comprising a leaf isolated from the tool body except at the base of the leaf by an isolating channel in the tool body. The tool further comprising adjustable clamping means for elastically deforming the leaf to retain a replaceable insert in the recess.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 26, 2001
Date of Patent:
May 25, 2004
Assignee:
Valenite LLC
Inventors:
James J. Robinson, Kenneth A. Grech, Larry A. Brow
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