Abstract: An indexable insert drill employing a pair of radially opposed inserts having either positive or negative axial lead cutting edges extending in the same cone of revolution. One of the inserts has a radially inner arcuate corner intersecting and extending across the axial center line. The other insert is located relatively overlapping but outward radially with an outermost corner adapted to finish cut the side wall diameter of the hole. Insert cutting edges provide for chip interruption and breakage.

Abstract: An indexable insert milling cutter having multiple round inserts located in staggered individual isolated pockets formed in the annular periphery of the cutter body. Each insert is trapped in its pocket with only a small fraction of the cutting edge projecting beyond the periphery of the body. A chip clearance wall extends outwardly from the cutting face of the insert to the periphery of the body.

Abstract: A pair of boring bars are constructed from a single double length straight bar by providing a central bend of suitable angle and curvature to provide a pair of offset supports for a pair of cutting inserts having cutting points projecting to an offset cutting position relative to the periphery of the bar. Cutting out a small segment at the center of the bend provides two boring bars with curved ends. Machining of a chip clearance path and insert pocket on one side or the other of each bar completes a pair of left or a pair of right or opposite hand boring bars.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of cutting tools having indexable replaceable cutting inserts and comprises novel means for locating and locking the individual inserts in place with assurance that the inserts are accurately positioned and firmly held with particular advantage in simplicity and economy of construction. The locking means comprise fastening means engaging the tool body and engaging an extended slidable insert bottom seat anvil such that upon actuation the bottom seat anvil is drawn axially, radially and circumferentially relative to the tool body thereby simultaneously drawing the cutting insert retained on the bottom seat anvil into tight engagement with two insert side locating surfaces formed on the tool body and drawing the bottom seat anvil into tight engagement with the tool body.

Abstract: A center cutting indexable insert end mill which can be used for axial plunging in solid material or side cutting. The center cutting insert having corner radii is positioned with the axial center line of the tool shank intersecting the inner corner radius. A single square insert with side clearance angle having the cutting face located in a radial plane provides alternate active cutting edges for axial and/or radial feed; alternatively a second diametrically oppositely located identical insert located radially outward of the center cutting insert performs side and outermost axial cutting functions.

Abstract: The vibration damping construction for boring bars comprising a cutter insert holder bar cap rigidly mounted on the end of a boring bar having a rigidly anchored cantilevered internal bar extending back within a cylindrical cavity in the end of the boring bar on which an optional number of heavy reactors are assembled with optionally varied radial clearance for relative oscillatory movement, as well as axial clearance for free independent movement and with outer radial clearance relative to the inner wall of the boring bar exceeding the maximum oscillatory movement whereby reactive oscillatory damping impact transmitted to the cantilevered inner bar will in turn be transmitted to the anchor point of the inner bar and thereby concentrated near the axial location of the cutter insert.