Patents by Inventor Herbert Rudolf KAUPER

Herbert Rudolf KAUPER has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240066611
    Abstract: Cutting tool for the rotary machining of workpieces, in particular a twist drill, with a cutting tip which has at least one main cutting edge and at least one free surface, wherein a flank face adjoins the main cutting edge radially to the outside, and wherein a flank angle of the flank face increases in a radially outward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Strauchmann, Jürgen Schwägerl, Herbert Rudolf Kauper
  • Patent number: 11858053
    Abstract: Cutting tool for the rotary machining of workpieces, in particular a twist drill, with a cutting tip which has at least one main cutting edge and at least one free surface (24), wherein a flank face adjoins the main cutting edge radially to the outside, and wherein a flank angle of the flank face increases in a radially outward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventors: Christian Strauchmann, Jürgen Schwägerl, Herbert Rudolf Kauper
  • Patent number: 11819931
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drill comprising a drill tip, wherein the drill tip comprises at least one main cutting edge having a cutting corner, from which the main cutting edge extends to a center, wherein the drill tip comprises at least one additional cutting edge having an additional cutting corner, from which the additional cutting edge extends in the direction of the center, wherein the additional cutting edge is formed only on an outer portion of the drill tip and is thus shorter than the main cutting edge, wherein the additional cutting corner projects beyond the cutting corner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventors: Herbert Rudolf Kauper, Jürgen Schwägerl, Christian Strauchmann
  • Patent number: 11707791
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drill comprising a body which extends along a longitudinal axis (L) from a rear side (B) to a front side (F), wherein the body comprises a main cutting edge on the front side (F), wherein the body comprises at least one guide bevel which extends in axial direction (A) and toward the front side (F), wherein, toward the front side (F), the guide bevel has an end section which is tapered. The invention further relates to a method for producing such a drill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventors: Herbert Rudolf Kauper, Christian Strauchmann, Jürgen Schwägerl
  • Publication number: 20230226620
    Abstract: A drill has at least one main cutting edge (22) and a helical flute (20) abutting the main cutting edge (22). The surface of the flute (20) has a spiral segment (28) and an edge segment (30) abutting the main cutting edge (22). The roughness of the edge segment (30) is less than the roughness of the spiral segment (28). Furthermore, a method for producing a drill is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventor: Herbert Rudolf KAUPER
  • Publication number: 20230219147
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drill comprising a body which extends along a longitudinal axis (L) from a rear side (B) to a front side (F), wherein the body comprises a main cutting edge on the front side (F), wherein the body comprises at least one guide bevel which extends in axial direction (A) and toward the front side (F), wherein, toward the front side (F), the guide bevel has an end section which is tapered. The invention further relates to a method for producing such a drill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert Rudolf Kauper, Christian Strauchmann, Juergen Schwaegerl
  • Patent number: 11654465
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a blank, in particular a blank for the production of a cutting tool, wherein a green body extending in the direction of the extrusion axis is produced from extrusion material by means of an extruder which has an extrusion channel extending along an extrusion axis; wherein the extrusion channel together with a movable mold element forms a die of the extruder; and wherein the mold element is moved relative to the extrusion channel and within said extrusion channel during the extrusion of the green body, whereby the shaping geometry of the die is changed so that the completely extruded green body hereby has a first functional segment and a second functional segment adjacent thereto in the direction of the extrusion axis (4); wherein the two functional segments differ with regard to their geometries impressed by the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Raouf Ben Amor, Augustin Donhardt, Tim Guter, Bjoern Hoschke, Guenther Hoyer, Herbert Rudolf Kauper, Klaus Roediger, Fabian Rosenberger, Jürgen Schwägerl
  • Publication number: 20220184717
    Abstract: The combination tool (2), in particular a drilling/chamfering tool, comprises a drill (6) extending in the longitudinal direction (4) with a clamping sleeve (8), which is designed to receive the drill (6) and fasten the drill (6) at a variable length and which has a holding seat (38) for a cutting insert (12). The drill (6) comprises a cutting region (22) provided with grooves (14), wherein the grooves (14) extend helically and are formed between two grooves (14) drill backs (18). At least one of the drill backs (18) is partially flattened to form an adjustment surface (16) for the cutting insert (12), wherein the adjustment surface (16) extends helically. As a result, a length adjustment over a large length range is made possible independently of the twist angle (?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Marcus PAUL, Bernhard ECKL, Herbert Rudolf KAUPER
  • Patent number: 11229958
    Abstract: The invention relates to a step drill having a shaft section extending along a longitudinal axis of the step drill and a cutting section with a cutting tip, and having a chip-breaking geometry which comprises a concavely curved surface and is configured such that ribbon chips are broken on the concavely curved surface during rotation of the step drill, whereby the chip-breaking geometry is disposed on a reaming step of the step drill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventors: Herbert Rudolf Kauper, Jürgen Schwägerl
  • Publication number: 20210354210
    Abstract: A cutting tool for machining workpieces is disclosed, which comprises a shank portion and a cutting portion, wherein a coolant channel extends along a longitudinal axis from a free end of the shank portion through the cutting tool, which has a peripheral wall and an end wall, wherein the coolant channel has one or more outlet openings in the end wall, through which coolant can exit the cutting tool. Also disclosed is a method for producing a cutting tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jürgen Schwägerl, Herbert Rudolf Kauper
  • Publication number: 20210299763
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drill comprising a drill tip, wherein the drill tip comprises at least one main cutting edge having a cutting corner, from which the main cutting edge extends to a center, wherein the drill tip comprises at least one additional cutting edge having an additional cutting corner, from which the additional cutting edge extends in the direction of the center, wherein the additional cutting edge is formed only on an outer portion of the drill tip and is thus shorter than the main cutting edge, wherein the additional cutting corner projects beyond the cutting corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Herbert Rudolf Kauper, Jürgen Schwägerl, Christian Strauchmann
  • Publication number: 20210213543
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drill tip (2), comprising a center (4), at which a chisel edge (6) is arranged, and comprising a main cutting edge (8), which adjoins the chisel edge (6) and runs outward from the center (4). A rake angle is formed along the chisel edge (6) and the main cutting edge (8). The main cutting edge (8) has an inner portion (10), which adjoins the chisel edge (6) and is arranged within the center (4). The main cutting edge (8) has an outer portion (12), which outwardly adjoins the inner portion (10) and is arranged outside of the center (4). A point thinning (16) is formed on the drill tip (2), which point thinning is curved in such a way that the inner portion (10) runs arcuately from an outer edge of the center (4) toward the chisel edge (6). The invention further relates to a method for producing a drill tip (2) of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Herbert Rudolf Kauper, Jürgen Schwägerl, Christian Strauchmann, Julia Tempelmeier
  • Publication number: 20210094106
    Abstract: Cutting tool for the rotary machining of workpieces, in particular a twist drill, with a cutting tip which has at least one main cutting edge and at least one free surface (24), wherein a flank face adjoins the main cutting edge radially to the outside, and wherein a flank angle of the flank face increases in a radially outward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Christian Strauchmann, Jürgen Schwägerl, Herbert Rudolf Kauper
  • Publication number: 20210039176
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drill comprising a body which extends along a longitudinal axis (L) from a rear side (B) to a front side (F), wherein the body comprises a main cutting edge on the front side (F), wherein the body comprises at least one guide bevel which extends in axial direction (A) and toward the front side (F), wherein, toward the front side (F), the guide bevel has an end section which is tapered. The invention further relates to a method for producing such a drill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Herbert Rudolf Kauper, Christian Strauchmann, Jürgen Schwägerl
  • Publication number: 20200324347
    Abstract: The invention relates to a step drill having a shaft section extending along a longitudinal axis of the step drill and a cutting section with a cutting tip, and having a chip-breaking geometry which comprises a concavely curved surface and is configured such that ribbon chips are broken on the concavely curved surface during rotation of the step drill, whereby the chip-breaking geometry is disposed on a reaming step of the step drill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Herbert Rudolf KAUPER, Jürgen SCHWÃGERL
  • Publication number: 20200261989
    Abstract: A method is provided for processing a workpiece by means of a drill, wherein the drill extends along a longitudinal axis and has a drill tip with a nose angle (S) that is less than 180°, wherein the drill has a lateral surface, on which at least one side blade is formed, which is designed for milling by means of a feeding in a transverse direction (Q) to the longitudinal axis (L), wherein the workpiece has a surface (O), through which a drill hole is drilled, in that in a first step a plane surface is milled into the surface (O) and subsequently in a second step the drill hole is drilled from the plane surface outwards, wherein the plane surface is milled by means of the side blade of the drill in that it is fed forward in a transverse direction (Q) to the longitudinal axis (L), wherein the drill hole is drilled by means of the same drill in that it is fed forward in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L). Further, a corresponding drill is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Herbert Rudolf KAUPER
  • Patent number: 10562110
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary tool as well as to a carrier and a cutting insert of such a rotary tool. The carrier comprises a seat, which comprises several lateral surfaces, between which the cutting insert can be inserted. The cutting insert comprises, for each of the lateral surfaces, a contact surface which abuts against the respective lateral surface in an inserted state. At least one coolant channel is formed, which comprises a first partial channel and a second partial channel, which adjoins the first partial channel, wherein the first partial channel proceeds within the carrier up to an outlet opening, wherein the second partial channel proceeds within the cutting insert from an inlet opening up to a coolant outlet, wherein the outlet opening and the inlet opening form an interface for transferring coolant from the carrier to the cutting insert. The outlet opening is arranged in one of the lateral surfaces and the inlet opening is arranged in one of the contact surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventor: Herbert Rudolf Kauper
  • Publication number: 20190262879
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a blank, in particular a blank for the production of a cutting tool, wherein a green body extending in the direction of the extrusion axis is produced from extrusion material by means of an extruder which has an extrusion channel extending along an extrusion axis; wherein the extrusion channel together with a movable mold element forms a die of the extruder; and wherein the mold element is moved relative to the extrusion channel and within said extrusion channel during the extrusion of the green body, whereby the shaping geometry of the die is changed so that the completely extruded green body hereby has a first functional segment and a second functional segment adjacent thereto in the direction of the extrusion axis (4); wherein the two functional segments differ with regard to their geometries impressed by the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Raouf BEN AMOR, Augustin Donhardt, Tim Guter, Bjoern Hoschke, Guenther Hoyer, Herbert Rudolf Kauper, Klaus Roediger, Fabian Rosenberger, Jürgen Schwägerl
  • Patent number: 10391592
    Abstract: A process for producing a tool having a main body which extends in a longitudinal direction and at least one blade for machining a workpiece includes providing a base coating on the tool; grinding the at least one blade in a manner that removes the base coating in the region of the at least one blade; and providing a second, fine coating, to the at least one ground blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventor: Herbert Rudolf Kauper
  • Publication number: 20190193226
    Abstract: The radial run-out tool (2), particularly a drill or a cutter, has a basic body (12) extending in an axial direction (4) and comprises at least two chip grooves (14), to which a guide chamfer (22) is connected in the rotational direction (24), with a ridge (15) being formed between them. A radial clearance is connected to the guide chamfer (22). In order to enable simple and economical production of such type of radial run-out tool (2), an unprocessed rod (30) is ground non-concentrically, in a first process step, such that a radius (R) of the unprocessed rod (30) varies, depending on the angle, between a maximum radius (R2) and a minimum radius (R1). In a second process step, the chip grooves (14) are grounded down such that the guide chamfers (22) are formed at the positions with the maximum radius (R2) and the radius (R) is subsequently reduced downstream of the respective guide chamfer (22) in order to form the radial clearance (28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Herbert Rudolf KAUPER