Abstract: A cutting insert includes a cutting edge having an involute-curve approximate shape. A cutting edge is formed so as to wholly take on a first curved shape with a first curvature radius when the cutting insert is viewed from the end surface, and is formed so that a large part of the cutting edge takes on a second curved shape with a second curvature radius when the cutting insert is viewed from the side surface.

Abstract: Provided is a cutting-edge replaceable cutting tool having a configuration capable of stably supporting a rotational moment acting on a cutting insert clamped on an insert mounting face of a body. It includes a cutting insert, a body including an insert mounting portion for removably mounting the cutting insert and a reception mechanism to receive the rotational moment acting on the cutting insert so as to rotate the cutting insert mounted on the insert mounting portion on a base surface, the mechanism including a first engagement portion formed on a lower surface of the cutting insert and a second engagement portion formed on the base surface of the insert mounting portion which is formed to engage with a specific portion of a surface defining the first engagement portion to receive the rotational moment.

Abstract: Intersecting ridge lines of the top surface (2) and side surfaces (4a, 4b) of a cutting insert (1) have opposing first and second arcuate cutting edges (8, 10). One intersecting ridge line of the bottom surface (3) and side surface (4a) has a third arcuate cutting edge (9). The first and third cutting edges are on one side and the second cutting edge is on the other side with respect to the middle line. The length between the first and second cutting edges is greater than the length between the third cutting edge and the other intersecting ridge line (11). In a cross section perpendicular to the middle line, the angle formed by the top surface and a line connecting the first and third cutting edges is different from the angle formed by the top surface and a line connecting the second cutting edge and the ridge line (11).

Abstract: A clamp mechanism includes a plug element (24) extending from a main section of a first member of a clamp member (20) and a cutting insert (1), and a concave portion (5) extending inside a second member. The plug element (24) and the concave portion (5) each include a swollen section (24a, 5a) having a first dimension in a width direction, and a narrow section (24b, 5b) disposed in an area closer to the main section of the first member than the swollen section (24a, 5a) and having a second dimension smaller in the width direction than the swollen section (24a, 5a). The narrow section (5b) of the concave portion (5) interferes with the swollen section (24a) of the plug element (24) to suppress separation of the cutting insert (1) in the guide direction (A) from the clamp member (20).

Abstract: A cutting insert includes a cutting edge having an involute-curve approximate shape. A cutting edge is formed so as to wholly take on a first curved shape with a first curvature radius when the cutting insert is viewed from the end surface, and is formed so that a large part of the cutting edge takes on a second curved shape with a second curvature radius when the cutting insert is viewed from the side surface.

Abstract: A cutting insert according to an aspect of the present invention is provided with two opposite first surfaces, and a peripheral surface extending between the two first surfaces. A first cutting edge is formed on an edge of one first surface of the two first surfaces. A rake surface associated with the first cutting edge extends on the one first surface. A second cutting edge is formed on an edge of one second surface of two opposite second surfaces in the peripheral surface. A rake surface associated with the second cutting edge extends on the one second surface. The second cutting edge has a different function from the first cutting edge.

Abstract: A cutting insert for a multifunctional endmill is capable of using three corners. The cutting insert includes a top surface and a bottom surface having an outer shape of a substantially polygonal shape and four side surfaces extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, a first side surface has a positive flank angle, a second side surface has a positive flank angle, a third side surface has the positive flank angle, the first side surface includes a first and a second component surfaces connected with each other so that the first side surface protrudes outward from a peripheral surface of the cutting insert, and a connection portion between a first and a second component surface extends between the top surface and the bottom surface.

Abstract: Intersecting ridge lines of the top surface (2) and side surfaces (4a, 4b) of a cutting insert (1) have opposing first and second arcuate cutting edges (8, 10). One intersecting ridge line of the bottom surface (3) and side surface (4a) has a third arcuate cutting edge (9). The first and third cutting edges are on one side and the second cutting edge is on the other side with respect to the middle line. The length between the first and second cutting edges is greater than the length between the third cutting edge and the other intersecting ridge line (11). In a cross section perpendicular to the middle line, the angle formed by the top surface and a line connecting the first and third cutting edges is different from the angle formed by the top surface and a line connecting the second cutting edge and the ridge line (11).

Abstract: A cutting insert is provided with a plurality of cutting portions formed at the intersection portion of each end surface and a peripheral surface. Each cutting portion includes first and second cutting edges. First corners and second corners which differ in their internal angles are alternately formed in each end surface. An internal angle of the first corner is smaller than an internal angle of the second corner. Each first cutting edge has a portion extending to approach the median plane as a distance from a corresponding first corner increases. A first side surface portion extending on the peripheral surface from each first cutting edge forms an insert internal obtuse angle, and a second side surface portion extending on the peripheral surface from each second cutting edge forms an insert internal acute angle.

Abstract: An upper surface of a cutting insert includes a first rake face and a second seating surface. A lower surface of the cutting insert includes a second rake face and a first seating surface. The cutting edge includes a first cutting edge portion formed at a crossing edge line portion between the first rake face and a flank face and a second cutting edge portion formed at a crossing edge line portion between the second rake face and the flank face. The first cutting edge portion and the crossing edge line portion between the first seating surface and the flank face are positioned opposite each other. The second cutting edge portion and the crossing edge line portion between the second seating surface and the flank face are positioned opposite each other.

Abstract: A clamp mechanism includes a plug element (24) extending from a main section of a first member of a clamp member (20) and a cutting insert (1), and a concave portion (5) extending inside a second member. The plug element (24) and the concave portion (5) each include a swollen section (24a, 5a) having a first dimension in a width direction, and a narrow section (24b, 5b) disposed in an area closer to the main section of the first member than the swollen section (24a, 5a) and having a second dimension smaller in the width direction than the swollen section (24a, 5a). The narrow section (5b) of the concave portion (5) interferes with the swollen section (24a) of the plug element (24) to suppress separation of the cutting insert (1) in the guide direction (A) from the clamp member (20).

Abstract: Provided is a cutting-edge replaceable cutting tool having a configuration capable of stably supporting a rotational moment acting on a cutting insert clamped on an insert mounting face of a body. It includes a cutting insert, a body including an insert mounting portion for removably mounting the cutting insert and a reception mechanism to receive the rotational moment acting on the cutting insert so as to rotate the cutting insert mounted on the insert mounting portion on a base surface, the mechanism including a first engagement portion formed on a lower surface of the cutting insert and a second engagement portion formed on the base surface of the insert mounting portion which is formed to engage with a specific portion of a surface defining the first engagement portion to receive the rotational moment.

Abstract: A cutting insert is arranged in a tangential direction on an outer peripheral portion of a tool body, the cutting insert having a reduced area in a top view thereof. The cutting insert has an upper face, a lower face and at least five side faces extending between the upper and lower faces. The upper face of the cutting insert has at least five intersection portions intersecting with the at least five side faces. The at least five intersection portions include first and second intersection portions and third and fourth intersection portions shorter than the first and second intersection portions, respectively. A cutting edge is formed at each of the first and second intersection portions. A rake face is formed on cutting side faces corresponding to the first and second intersection portions, respectively, while a cutting edge flank is formed on the upper face.

Abstract: A fully indexable square cutting insert has four side surfaces connecting to two end surfaces. At the intersection of each side surface with an end surface is a primary cutting edge which extends from an insert corner and along a first side surface, in a downward direction towards a median plane. A wiper extends from the same insert corner and along an adjacent side surface, in an upward direction away from the median plane, to rise above an abutment surface of an associated end surface. The geometry of the cutting insert and of the insert pocket in which the insert is seated are such that the primary cutting edge has a positive axial angle (helix), while the insert has an overall negative axial angle for providing axial clearance and an overall negative radial angle for providing radial clearance.

Abstract: A fully indexable square cutting insert has four side surfaces connecting to two end surfaces. At the intersection of each side surface with an end surface is a primary cutting edge which extends from an insert corner and along a first side surface, in a downward direction towards a median plane. A wiper extends from the same insert corner and along an adjacent side surface, in an upward direction away from the median plane, to rise above an abutment surface of an associated end surface. The geometry of the cutting insert and of the insert pocket in which the insert is seated are such that the primary cutting edge has a positive axial angle (helix), while the insert has an overall negative axial angle for providing axial clearance and an overall negative radial angle for providing radial clearance.