Abstract: A cutting insert is provided, comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and side surfaces spanning therebetween, the side surfaces comprising one or more feed-facing side surfaces and one or more radial-facing side surfaces. The top surface is formed with one or more linear grooves, each constituting a chip breaker and being disposed parallel to and adjacent one of the feed-facing side surfaces. The chip breaker is characterized by a constant profile along the entire length of its respective feed-facing surface. Each of the feed-facing side surfaces is disposed at an acute feed-angle with respect to the top surface, and each of the radial-facing side surfaces being disposed at an acute radial-angle with respect to the top surface, the feed-angle being greater than the radial-angle.

Abstract: A cutting insert is provided, comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of side surfaces spanning therebetween, and a cutting edge formed at an intersection of the side surface and a forwardly-disposed portion of the top the surface. It further comprises a cooling cavity projecting into the insert, a top end thereof being disposed further forwardly than an open bottom end thereof. The cooling cavity defines at least one molding axis such that a solid element having the shape of the cooling cavity and completely inserted therein may be retracted intact therefrom along a linear path parallel to the molding axis. A circumscribing portion is formed on the side surfaces encircling the cutting insert. The circumscribing portion is formed parallel to the molding axis and has a non-zero height along its entire extent. The cutting insert does not extend beyond the circumscribing portion.

Abstract: A cutting insert is provided, comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of side surfaces spanning therebetween, and a cutting edge formed at an intersection of the side surface and a forwardly-disposed portion of the top the surface. It further comprises a cooling cavity projecting into the insert, a top end thereof being disposed further forwardly than an open bottom end thereof. The cooling cavity defines at least one molding axis such that a solid element having the shape of the cooling cavity and completely inserted therein may be retracted intact therefrom along a linear path parallel to the molding axis. A circumscribing portion is formed on the side surfaces encircling the cutting insert. The circumscribing portion is formed parallel to the molding axis and has a non-zero height along its entire extent. The cutting insert does not extend beyond the circumscribing portion.

Abstract: A method for performing a cutting operation on a workpiece is provided. The method comprises providing a workpiece being made of a metal characterized by a thermal conductivity of no greater than about 100 W100 W/(m·K) (approximately 57.8 Btu/(hr ft ° F.)), providing a cutting device comprising an internal cooling cavity defined on one side thereof by a thin-walled structure, and performing a cutting operation on the workpiece using the cutting device. The cutting speed is no less than about 500 m/min. (approximately 1640 ft/min).

Abstract: A cutting insert (112) comprising a top surface (118), a bottom surface (120), and side surfaces (122) spanning there-between, said side surfaces (122) comprising one or more feed-facing side surfaces (122a) and one or more radial-facing side surfaces (122b). The top surface (118) is formed with one or more linear grooves, each constituting a chip breaker (125) and being disposed parallel to and adjacent one of said feed-facing side surfaces (122a). The chip breaker (125) is characterised by a constant profile along the entire length of its respective feed-facing surface (122a). Each of said feed-facing side surfaces (122a) is disposed at an acute feed-angle (? feed) with respect to the top surface (118), and each of said radial-facing side surfaces (122b) being disposed at an acute radial-angle (? radial) with respect to the top surface (118), the feed-angle (? feed) being greater than said radial-angle (? radial).

Abstract: A cutting insert is provided, comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of side surfaces spanning therebetween, and a cutting edge formed at an intersection of the side surface and a forwardly-disposed portion of the top the surface. It further comprises a cooling cavity projecting into the insert, a top end thereof being disposed further forwardly than an open bottom end thereof. The cooling cavity defines at least one molding axis such that a solid element having the shape of the cooling cavity and completely inserted therein may be retracted intact therefrom along a linear path parallel to the molding axis. A circumscribing portion is formed on the side surfaces encircling the cutting insert. The circumscribing portion is formed parallel to the molding axis and has a non-zero height along its entire extent. The cutting insert does not extend beyond the circumscribing portion.

Abstract: An integral cutting tool configured for revolving about a central axis is provided. The cutting tool is formed with at least one cutting portion having a rake surface, a relief surface, and a cutting edge formed at the intersection between the rake surface and the relief surface. The cutting tool is further provided with a cooling fluid provision arrangement having at least one passage, and a cooling aperture formed at the relief surface. The cooling aperture is directed towards the cutting edge at an acute angle.

Abstract: A cutting insert is provided, comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of side surfaces spanning therebetween, and a cutting edge formed at an intersection of the side surface and a forwardly-disposed portion of the top the surface. It further comprises a cooling cavity projecting into the insert, a top end thereof being disposed further forwardly than an open bottom end thereof. The cooling cavity defines at least one molding axis such that a solid element having the shape of the cooling cavity and completely inserted therein may be retracted intact therefrom along a linear path parallel to the molding axis. A circumscribing portion is formed on the side surfaces encircling the cutting insert. The circumscribing portion is formed parallel to the molding axis and has a non-zero height along its entire extent. The cutting insert does not extend beyond the circumscribing portion.

Abstract: A cutting tool holder of the kind in which the fastening screw (securing member) remains engaged with the tool holder seat during mounting/dismounting of the cutting insert. The seat is further formed with a support surface configured for engaging and providing support to the head portion of the securing member at least in the securing position.

Abstract: A cutting tool holder (10) configured for mounting thereon a cutting insert (30) to form a cutting tool (1); the cutting insert (30) has a top face (32T), a bottom face (32B), at least one side wall (32S) extending between the top face (32T) and the bottom face (32B), and an insert bore (35) extending between the top face (32T) and the bottom face (32B); the cutting tool holder (10) comprises a body (12) and a fastening member (50), the body (12) comprising an insert seat (20) having a base surface (22) and being configured for receiving therein the cutting insert (30); and a seat bore (25) having an open end at the base surface (22); the fastening member (50) defines a fastening member axis (XFM) and comprises and shank portion (52) and a head portion (51) extending therealong; the shank portion (52) is configured for being received within the seat bore (25); and the head portion (51) comprises a first clamping region, and a second clamping region axially spaced therefrom and disposed between the shank porti

Abstract: A cutting tool holder (110) configured for mounting thereon a cutting insert (140?). The cutting tool holder comprises a body (112) formed with an insert seat (120) configured receiving therein the cutting insert and a seat bore (135) configured for accommodating therein a fastening member (150?). The cutting tool holder also comprises an anchoring element (170) received within the body of the holder, the fastening element being configured for secured engagement with the anchoring element and being free of such engagement with the seat bore.

Abstract: A cutting insert is provided, comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of side surfaces spanning therebetween, and a cutting edge formed at an intersection of the side surface and a forwardly-disposed portion of the top the surface. It further comprises a cooling cavity projecting into the insert, a top end thereof being disposed further forwardly than an open bottom end thereof. The cooling cavity defines at least one molding axis such that a solid element having the shape of the cooling cavity and completely inserted therein may be retracted intact therefrom along a linear path parallel to the molding axis. A circumscribing portion is formed on the side surfaces encircling the cutting insert. The circumscribing portion is formed parallel to the molding axis and has a non-zero height along its entire extent. The cutting insert does not extend beyond the circumscribing portion.

Abstract: A method for designing a cutting edge of a cutting element configured for removing material from a workpiece to leave therein a desired end profile (B22,B24,B26). The method comprises the steps of modeling a desired end profile (B22,B24,B26) of the workpiece, the profile having a longitudinal axis and being defined by a bottom surface (B12), a side surface (B16) and an adjustment surface (B14) extending therebetween; defining a lead profile plane (RPL) and an trail profile plane (RPT) spaced therefrom, each of the planes being oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; determining a profile contour defined by the intersection line between the end profile (B22,B24,B26) and the lead profile plane (RPL).

Abstract: A cutting element (50) having a front face (52T), an opposite rear face (52B) and at least one side (52S) face extending therebetween, and comprising a cooling cavity (60) defined by a cavity surface. The cutting element (50) comprises at least one shell-like cutting zone defined by an external surface (54, 56, 58) and an internal surface. The external surface (54, 56, 58) is constituted by a cutting edge (54) defined at the intersection between the front face (52T) and the at least one side face (52S) and corresponding rake (56) and relief (58) surfaces constituted by portions of the front face (52T) and at least one side face (52S) respectively. The internal surface is constituted by a portion of the cavity surface (60), wherein the maximal distance between the cavity surface (60) and the external surface (54, 56, 58) at the cutting zone is considerably smaller than the distance between the front face (52T) and the opposite rear face (52B).

Abstract: A cutting tool holder (10) configured for mounting thereon a cutting insert (30) to form a cutting tool (1); the cutting insert (30) has a top face (32T), a bottom face (32B), at least one side wall (32S) extending between the top face (32T) and the bottom face (32B), and an insert bore (35) extending between the top face (32T) and the bottom face (32B); the cutting tool holder (10) comprises a body (12) and a fastening member (50), the body (12) comprising an insert seat (20) having a base surface (22) and being configured for receiving therein the cutting insert (30); and a seat bore (25) having an open end at the base surface (22); the fastening member (50) defines a fastening member axis (XFM) and comprises and shank portion (52) and a head portion (51) extending therealong; the shank portion (52) is configured for being received within the seat bore (25); and the head portion (51) comprises a first clamping region, and a second clamping region axially spaced therefrom and disposed between the shank porti

Abstract: A cutting member comprising a cutting edge (S1,S2,Si) defining a cutting envelope and configured for removing material from a workpiece leaving therein a corner of angle ?. The cutting edge comprises a first cutting segment (S1) and a second cutting segment (S2) spaced from the first cutting segment (S2). Respective first and second imaginary tangents (T1,T2) of the first and second cutting segments (S1,S2) intersect one another at point O located outside the cutting envelope, forming an angle corresponding to angle ?, thereby defining a cutting frame at least a portion of which extends beyond the cutting envelope. The cutting edge further comprises an adjoining cutting segment (Si), extending between and bridging the first cutting segment (S1) and the second cutting segment (S2), and at least partially contained within the cutting frame.

Abstract: A cutting tool holder (110) configured for mounting thereon a cutting insert (140?). The cutting tool holder comprises a body (112) formed with an insert seat (120) configured receiving therein the cutting insert and a seat bore (135) configured for accommodating therein a fastening member (150?). The cutting tool holder also comprises an anchoring element (170) received within the body of the holder, the fastening element being configured for secured engagement with the anchoring element and being free of such engagement with the seat bore.

Abstract: An integral cutting tool configured for revolving about a central axis is provided. The cutting tool is formed with at least one cutting portion having a rake surface, a relief surface, and a cutting edge formed at the intersection between the rake surface and the relief surface. The cutting tool is further provided with a cooling fluid provision arrangement having at least one passage, and a cooling aperture formed at the relief surface. The cooling aperture is directed towards the cutting edge at an acute angle.

Abstract: A cutting element includes a cutting portion and a cooling portion. The cutting portion has a rake surface, a relief surface and a cutting edge defined at the intersection between the rake surface and the relief surface. The cooling portion has an operative surface and a cooling nozzle integrally formed therewith. The nozzle is spaced from the cutting edge and having a cooling aperture directed at the cutting edge at an acute angle with respect to the rake surface. The operative surface is one of the rake surface and a surface of the cutting element other than the rake surface, disposed at a location more remote from the cutting edge than the rake surface, so that the rake surface is disposed between the cutting edge and the cooling aperture.

Abstract: A cutting tool comprising a cutting tool holder and a cutting insert adapted to be mounted thereon. The tool holder comprises an insert seat defined by a base and at least one side wall extending from the base to define an insert seat space adapted to receive therein the insert. The seat comprises a support element extending into the insert seat from the base, and a fastening member engageable with the seat. The fastening member is displaceable with respect thereto between a mounting position adapted to allow the insert to be mounted onto the seat and a securing position adapted for securing the insert within the seat. The insert is formed with a securing cavity and when the insert is mounted onto the tool holder and is in the securing position, a portion of the support element and the fastening member is received within the cavity of the insert.