Abstract: The present invention concerns a system for fixing a cutting head to an adapter for a machine tool. The cutting head includes a first linear flange, a second linear flange substantially parallel to the first linear flange and a unit for holding a cutting bit. A holding jaw is provided for being fixed to the adapter and for engagement with at least one of the linear flanges on the cutting head, and a clamping device for clamping the at least one holding jaw between the at least one flange of the cutting head and the adapter. At least one further clamping device is connected to the adapter for engagement with the second or the linear flanges. Furthermore a cutting head and an adapter is defined.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cutting head (13) to be secured in an adapter (9) in a machine tool for chip removing machining. The cutting head (13) comprises a flange with a first side creating a coupling surface (4) adapted for being secured to the adapter (9). On the opposite of the flange, it is situated an other side creating at least one surface (1A) with an outwards extending protrusion (8), with securing means adapted for securing a cutting insert (5) with at least one cutting edge. The weight of the cutting head (13) is reduced as compared to the strength of the cutting head (13), and the natural frequency of the cutting head (13) is thereby increased when this is secured to the adapter (9).