Abstract: A cutting tool assembly includes a rotatable body having a hole and cutting means. A member having a hole is engaged with the hole of the body by an interference fit. A cutting insert is located within the hole of the member and engaged with the member by an interference fit, and the cutting insert extends from the member for cutting. A method provides a cutting tool assembly.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly includes a spindle having a rotational axis and a component secured to the spindle. A cutting head assembly having a rotational cutting axis is removably affixed to the component. The component is adjustable relative to the spindle for retaining the rotational cutting axis of the cutting head assembly in co-axial alignment with the rotational axis of the spindle. A method provides a quick change cutting tool assembly.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly includes a body that has a receiving recess and a cartridge located within the receiving recess of the body. The cartridge includes a cutting insert that is exposed from the body for cutting. The assembly also includes a carbon-based material wedge engaged with the body and the cutting insert for retaining the cutting insert in position relative to the body. A method provides the cutting tool assembly and a method provides a prolonged life cutting tool assembly via replacement with a new wedge made of a carbon-based material.

Abstract: A tool interconnect structure includes a spindle adapter, a rotary cutting tool, and a lock mechanism securing the rotary cutting tool to the spindle adaptor. The spindle adapter has a face and a short hollow tapered shank at the face. The rotary cutting tool has a face for engaging the spindle adaptor face and a tapered recess at the face for cooperating with the tapered shank. The lock mechanism includes a first retention stud secured within the tapered recess, a second retention stud secured within the tapered shank, first and second lock elements located within the hollow tapered shank and on opposite sides of the retention lugs, and a universal screw extending through the lock elements for selectively interconnecting the locking elements with the first and second retention studs.