Abstract: A method of machining a crankshaft using a machine tool arrangement having a cutting insert comprising a first plurality of cutting teeth comprising a rounded cutting tooth being disposed at the intersection of a first contoured side surface and a first planar side surface; and second plurality of cutting teeth comprising a rounded, corner cutting tooth being disposed at the intersection of said second contoured side surface and a second planar side surface.

Abstract: Method of machining crankshafts and a crankshaft machining tool insert therefor. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.