Abstract: A tool holder is held in a support body by a clamp which is wedged between the support body and the tool holder. The clamp is secured in the support body by a threaded fastener that extends through a through-hole formed in the clamp. The fastener carries a flange which pulls the clamp out of wedging relationship when the fastener is unscrewed. A spring disposed in the through-hole functions to keep the clamp pressed against the tool holder even after the clamp has been loosened, in order to keep the tool holder from falling out of the support body. A stopper is disposed behind the tool holder to locate the tool holder in a desired cutting position and to keep the tool holder pressed against an abutment surface of the support body.

Abstract: A tool for chip removing machining includes a holder and a tool head removably attached to the holder by screws. The head, which carries at least one cutting insert, has a serrated surface mated with a serrated surface of the holder. Those serrated surfaces define an interface between the holder and the head which is oriented at a 45 degree angle with respect to a basal plane extending through the holder and containing a longitudinal axis thereof.

Abstract: Small size insert and insert-blank apparatus for machine tools for grooving and turning have a body with generally parallel and opposing sides, and top and bottom surfaces which have at least a portion thereof inclined from adjacent a first end to the opposite end. The body of the apparatus is adapted to be mounted in a toolholder having a nest or pocket having an inclined bottom wall which cooperates with the inclined portion of the bottom surface of the apparatus, and a clamp secured to the toolholder having a finger portion cooperative with the inclined portion of the top surface of the apparatus to resist forces on the apparatus during turning. Small size insert and insert-blank apparatus optionally have at least one head having a rear end and a body extending from the rear end of the head having top and bottom surfaces with inclined portions intersecting the rear end of the head forming portions adapted to serve as stops to prevent rearward movement with respect to the machine tool when in use.

Abstract: A cutting tool apparatus having a shank and a tool support extension disposed longitudinally adjacent the shank and extending in a direction distal the shank, wherein the tool support extension includes an incurvate taper profile.

Abstract: The machine tool support apparatus includes an elongate bar member that comprises a mounting portion and a collet portion. The mounting portion is releasably attachable to a machine mount of a turning machine. The collet portion includes a main aperture that extends therethrough. A collet retaining assembly selectively receives a plurality of collet assemblies which are releasably attachable to the bar member and secure machine tools to the machine mount during a machining operation. A retaining pin restricts rotational movement of each of the collet assemblies with respect to the bar member. A positioning assembly selectively positions the bar member along a longitudinal axis of the bar member with respect to the machine mount. A coolant assembly applies coolant to the machine tool during a tooling operation. A lubrication assembly permits selective lubrication of the main aperture of the collet portion and the positioning assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for releasably holding a toolholder shank having a lockable surface and a releasable surface utilizing an actuating bolt with an associated threaded actuating nut. When the actuating bolt is rotated in a locking direction, the actuating nut is drawn onto the bolt thereby clamping against the lockable surfaces of the toolholder shank. When the actuating bolt is rotated in the releasing direction, a releasing segment acts upon the toolholder thereby ejecting it from the tool support member.

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).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for planing an article of wood. Specifically disclosed is a cutting head adapted for rotation about an axis, and at least one elongate knife including a linear cutting edge for cutting the wood. The cutting edge terminates at opposite ends of the knife in respective tips. The knife is held by the cutting head so that each tip is rotated about the axis of rotation at the same fixed radius. However, the cutting edge is misaligned by a predetermined bias angle with respect to the axis of rotation. Where a plurality of the cutting heads are stacked or ganged together, preferably, the angle of misalignment for the knives of some of the cutting heads is reversed from the angle of misalignment for the knives of others of the cutting heads.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for profiling a log. In a profiler having first and second knives disposed on a rotating disc, a mounting member is adapted to mountably receive both the first and second knives so that each blade has a point on its cutting edge that is proximate a point that is on the cutting edge of the other knives. Preferably, the points are end most points and abut one another.

Abstract: A metal cutting tool includes a stationary tool holder and a mounting body therefor. The tool holder includes a first coupling part which is restrained by a second coupling part on the mounting body. The coupling parts are coaxially arranged one inside of the other. The coupling pars are conical as viewed in a longitudinal section plane containing the axis. The first coupling part includes teeth projecting generally radially with respect to the axis and received in respective radially-open recesses formed in the second coupling part. Each of the teeth makes contact with a wall of the respective recess at first and second contact places which are respectively situated on opposite sides of a generally radial line of symmetry of the tooth. The contact places are operable to transmit a restraining force from the second coupling part to the second coupling in respective directions. A restraining angle in the range of −5° to +45° is formed at each contact place.

Abstract: A tool for chip removing machining includes a holder having a top side in which is formed a seat for a cutting insert to be clamped by a clamping mechanism. That clamping mechanism includes a clamping body movable inside a cavity formed in the holder. The body carries a finger which passes through a hole formed in a bottom surface of the seat and engages the cutting insert. A rotatable screw is provided in a bore of the holder and extends into the cavity. The screw is formed with a thick first portion, as well as a thinner second portion having a male thread which is in engagement with a female thread formed in a through-hole of the clamping body. The bore in the holder is cylindrical and has a smooth surface, and the thick portion of the screw has a cylindrical smooth envelope surface which is rotatably mounted in the bore. A free end of the screw is supported by an end wall of the holder. The finger is completely surround by the bottom surface of the seat.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for releasably holding a toolholder shank having a lockable surface and a releasable surface utilizing an actuating bolt with an associated threaded actuating nut. When the actuating bolt is rotated in a locking direction, the actuating nut is drawn onto the bolt thereby clamping against the lockable surfaces of the toolholder shank. When the actuating bolt is rotated in the releasing direction, a releasing segment acts upon the toolholder thereby ejecting it from the tool support member.

Abstract: A metal cutting tool includes a holder arrangement, an indexible cutting insert seated on an insert-receiving site of the holder arrangement, and a screw for fastening the insert to the site. The bottom side of the insert includes more than two upright abutment surfaces arranged to abut respective upright support surfaces of the site, whereby the areas of contact formed by the mutually abutting surfaces lie inside of an outer perimeter of the insert. The abutment surfaces are oriented non-parallel to one another. The screw is arranged to urge the insert in a direction whereby less than all of the abutment surfaces abut respective support surfaces, and at least one abutment surface does not abut a support surface. When the insert is indexed, the non-abutting abutment surface is relocated and caused to abut a support surface when the screw is tightened, while an abutment surface that previously abutted a support surface becomes a non-abutting surface.

Abstract: In an interference fit type cutting tool according to the present invention, a head section and a shank section are fitted together by shrinkage fitting. The shank section is provided with a shaft portion and a taper portion. The head section is provided with a hole portion to be fitted on the shaft portion, and a tapered portion to be fitted on the taper portion. The hole portion and the tapered portion have an interference, and the inner diameters thereof are smaller than the outer diameters of the shaft portion and the taper portion. Two-surface restraint is established by fixing the shaft portion and the hole portion, and the taper portion and the tapered portion with the interference pressure by shrinkage fitting. A key is formed on the leading end face of the-shaft portion, a key groove is formed in the bottom face of the hole portion, and the key and the key groove are fitted together.

Abstract: In an interference fit type cutting tool according to the present invention, a head section and a shank section are fitted together by shrinkage fitting. The shank section is provided with a shaft portion and a taper portion. The head section is provided with a hole portion to be fitted on the shaft portion, and a tapered portion to be fitted on the taper portion. The hole portion and the tapered portion have an interference, and the inner diameters thereof are smaller than the outer diameters of the shaft portion and the taper portion. Two-surface restraint is established by fixing the shaft portion and the hole portion, and the taper portion and the tapered portion with the interference pressure by shrinkage fitting. A key is formed on the leading end face of the shaft portion, a key groove is formed in the bottom face of the hole portion, and the key and the key groove are fitted together.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly (10) having a body portion (12) and at least one cutting portion (14), the at least one cutting portion (14) having a clamping portion (16), an insert retaining member (18), a precisely located cutting insert (20) and a securing member (22) for ensuring that precise location of the cutting insert is maintained. If the insert-retaining member becomes damaged due to contact with a workpiece it can be removed from the cutting tool assembly and replaced.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly which includes a shank (1) and a removable cartridge (3) on which is mounted a cutting insert (5). The shank (1) is for mounting the assembly on a cutting machine. The cartridge (3) is removably mounted by a screw fastener (7) which passes through a hole in shank (1) into a threaded hole (31) in cartridge (3). The shank includes a recess (9) having sloping facing walls (15, 17) for engaging a complementary seating portion, having sloping walls (25, 27), of cartridge (3). The recess (9) and complementary seating portion of the cartridge are shaped such that the cartridge is wedged in the recess when the screw fastener (7) is tightened. The invention allows a reduction in costs by providing for the exchange of cartridges rather than a whole cutting tool. The wedging interconnection of the cartridge and shank ensures rigidity of the assembly. A modification is described wherein a recess for a screw fastener is provided instead of a hole (23) which allows for quick exchange of cartridges.

Abstract: A tool for parting or grooving includes a holder to which is mounted an adapter having an insert-receiving slot formed between support and clamping portions of the adapter. The holder includes a serration meshing with a serration of the adapter. Threaded holes are formed through the serration of the holder, and through-holes are formed in the adapter in alignment with respective holes of the holder. Screws extend through the aligned through-hole and threaded hole to secure the adapter to the holder. A slot intersects through one of the through-holes of the adapter to render the clamping portion elastically deformable. That through-hole includes a conically-shaped entrace surface, and the associated screw includes a conical head which acts as a wedge to force the clamping portion into clamping engagement with the insert.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for releasable holding a toolholder shank having a lockable surface and a releasable surface utilizing an actuating bolt. The actuating bolt is reciprocally movable along an axis to engage one side of the shank for locking the toolholder within the support member and an opposing side of the shank for releasing the toolholder from the tool support member.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for releasable holding a toolholder shank having a lockable surface and a releasable surface utilizing an actuating bolt. The actuating bolt is reciprocally movable along an axis to engage one side of the shank for locking the toolholder within the support member and an opposing side of the shank for releasing the toolholder from the tool support member.

Abstract: A wing knife holder for a chipping head includes a plinth for releasable mounting of the knife holder to the chipping head hub, a cantilevered member mounted on the plinth, the cantilevered wing inclined rearwardly and radially outwardly, from an inner end of the member support on the plinth to a cantilevered outer end of the member opposite the inner end. The leading edge of the member is forwardly swept in the direction of rotation of the chipping head from the inner end to the outer end so as to advance the outer end ahead of the inner end. A chip flow passage is formed in the plinth, radially inwardly of the leading edge between the hub and the leading edge. The chip flow passage slopes from an inner opening adjacent the peripheral edge of the hub rearwardly and radially inwardly toward the axis of rotation of the chipping head.

Abstract: A toolholder assembly for holding a cutting insert has a removable blade for mounting the cutting insert and a toolholder body for mounting the removable blade. The removable blade fits within a pocket in the toolholder body having angled sides to positively capture the blade.

Abstract: A chisel holder is connected exchangeably in a fixed manner to at least one base mount disposed on a surface of a cylindrical cutting device, such as a cutting machine or a line milling machine, in a manner obviating use of a threaded setscrew. A borehole extends through the base mount, and a securing bolt received therein grips at least regionally through or behind an aligned recess formed in the chisel holder. The securing bolt is then clamped or locked to the base mount without use of threads.

Abstract: A tool includes a cutting head and a holder, wherein the cutting head and the holder form two cooperating surfaces that are pressed together. The surfaces possess rows of alternating parallel grooves and ridges for locking the surfaces to each other. Each of the surfaces has two rows of grooves, one row oriented 90.degree. relative to the other row. On one of the surfaces, some of the grooves of one row are in non-intersecting relationship with the grooves of the other row. On the other surface, the rows extend completely across one another, whereby the rows together form a waffle-like pattern. The cooperating surfaces allow at least four separate relative positions between the cutting head and holder.

Abstract: A tool for cutting metal machining comprises one or several cutting insert seats (1), each one for an indexable cutting insert, each insert seat comprising a bottom support surface (10) and at least two side surfaces, which form a right angle with each other. One of these side surfaces comprises two side surfaces (12, 16), which are located at different distances from the bottom support surface (10), one of these being intended as a support surface for square cutting inserts and the other as a support surface for specially shaped hexagonal inserts. In this way, one and the same insert seat can accommodate either a square or a hexagonal cutting insert, which considerably improves cutting economy.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly comprising a tool holder formed with an insert retaining pocket having a pocket base wall and in which is releasably mounted a cutting insert and a shim. The cutting insert is of a substantially prismatic shape having an upper surface, a lower surface and side relief flank surfaces and at least one cutting corner defined therebetween and presenting at least one cutting edge formed by the intersection of the upper surface and a corresponding number of the side relief surfaces adjacent thereto.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool holder for supporting a cutting insert during a material-removal process. The tool holder comprises a body having a channel formed therein for receiving a finger that extends from a head. The finger is secured within the channel by an assembly screw that permits the head to move between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the body. When the head is in its extended position, the head is permitted to pivot relative to the body; however, when the head is in its retracted position a pair of shoulders on the body engage a pair of notches on the head, preventing the head from pivoting. A locking screw is also provided that locks the head to the body. The locking screw is designed so that as the locking screw is tightened, the head is urged against the body, thus providing a positive known position for the insert each time the head is moved.

Abstract: A cutting tool and shank is disclosed, the shank including a seat for receiving therein the cutting tool, the seat having at least two non co-planar surfaces. The cutting tool and shank further include a spring-biased ball projecting from either the shank or the cutting tool and engageable with a cavity provided within the other of the shank or cutting tool so as to urge the cutting tool into the seat of the shank. A detent element may also be provided which, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprise a groove formed in one of the cutting tool or the shank, and a flange formed in the other of the cutting tool or the shank, the flange being receivable within the groove to restrain the cutting tool on the shank. The cutting tool may comprise a cartridge including at least first and second mateable halves. According to this embodiment, a bolt releasably engageable with the shank may be provided for removably capturing the first and second halves of the cartridge in a mated condition.

Abstract: For the purpose of rigid connection of the cutter holder (9) to the tool carrier (5), the tool carrier (5) has a driving key (11) on its end side, which driving key is inserted into a corresponding transverse groove (13). The driving key (11) has a specified excess size compared to the transverse groove (13), such that when a setscrew (10) is tightened the tool carrier (5) and the cutter holder (9) are elastically deformed. Laterally next to the transverse groove (13) the surface of the cutter holder (9) is supported on the tool carrier (5).

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly comprises a tool shank having a shank holding portion and an exchangeable adaptor. The adaptor has an adaptor mounting portion to be secured to the shank holding portion with clamping means, and an insert retaining portion for retaining a replaceable cutting insert, the insert retaining portion projecting outwardly from the adaptor mounting portion. The adaptor mounting portion has a side wall formed with a protrusion which has a protrusion abutting surface substantially parallel to the side wall. The shank holding portion has a face surface generally parallel to the side wall of the adaptor mounting portion and formed with a recess mating with and capable of receiving the protrusion of the adaptor mounting portion. The clamping means comprises an adaptor through bore formed adjacent a rear end of the adaptor and passing through the protrusion, a threaded bore formed in the shank holding portion and aligned with the adaptor through bore, and a clamping screw.

Abstract: A blade-type cutting insert holder is connected to an adapter. The blade includes a pair of clamp arms forming a space therebetween in which a cutting insert is clamped. The adapter includes a slot in which the blade is mounted. A clamp screw is threadedly mounted in the adapter and is arranged to engage one of the clamp arms and press it toward the other clamp arm to create an insert-retaining clamp force.

Abstract: A cutter head in a chipper that includes a rotatable hub member, and multiple knife assemblies distributed circumferentially about the rotation axis of the hub member. Each knife assembly includes a base member or holder which has multiple knives detachably clamped thereon. A base member is secured to the hub member through a groove provided in one of the members and a flange which is part of the outer member, with the flange seating within the groove.

Abstract: A boring bar device comprising an elongated shank and a chisel head. The shank and chisel head are connected by a mating V-shaped cross-sectional joint wherein a solder shim of a predetermined composition is utilized in conjunction with a brazing process to connect the chisel head to the elongated shank to provide the boring bar device of the invention.

Abstract: A rotary chipping head with multiple knife structures distributed about its periphery. Each knife structure includes an end-located chipping knife with a cutting edge movable in a plane disposed perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the chipping head. End-located facing knives are interspersed with the knife structures for producing a smooth face in the work being processed. Anvils preceding the facing knives produce compression in the work being processed. Detachable facing elements mount the facing knives and the anvils.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly comprising an elongated tool shank having, at a side adjacent a leading end thereof, a shank holding portion and an exchangeable adaptor having an insert retaining portion for retaining a replaceable cutting insert and an adaptor mounting portion releasably scoured to the shank holding portion by two clamping screws. The clamping screws are inserted into respective adaptor through bores formed in the adaptor mounting portion and threaded bores formed in the shank holding portion, the threaded bores being substantially aligned with the respective adaptor through bores. One of the adaptor mounting and shank holding portions is formed with a recess and the other one is formed with a protrusion mating with the recess and received therein, the bores passing through the recess and the protrusion and being oriented transversely to an axis of relative rotation of a workpiece with respect to the tool.

Abstract: A cutting tool for metal machining, in particular for grooving and parting operations, comprises a cutting insert-holding blade part (2) and a tool shaft (1), whereby both are formed with mutually matching joint portions. The blade part has a wedge groove (13) and the tool shaft a wedge part (18). This wedge part (18) comprises a movable wedge (20) with which the width of the wedge part can be varied in order to obtain a play-free joint with the wedge groove of the blade part.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly comprising a tool holder formed with an insert retaining pocket having a pocket base wall and in which is releasably mounted a cutting insert and a shim. The cutting insert is of a substantially prismatic shape having an upper surface, a lower surface and side relief flank surfaces and at least one cutting corner defined therebetween and presenting at least one cutting edge formed by the intersection of the upper surface and a corresponding number of the side relief surfaces adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A tool support adapted for use with a tool holder having an elongated shank which is mounted in a machine tool, is useful to support an insert for cutting deep grooves in a workpiece. The tool support has a body having a central body portion and a second body portion extending from the central body portion, which second body portion has a first surface portion adapted to support an insert thereon and a second portion extending arcuately from the first surface portion which is adapted to enter arcuate or circular spaces or grooves formed by the tool in a workpiece. The body portions are preferably integral and preferably includes a portion which engages the tool holder and inhibits vertical movement of the tool support relative to the tool holder and a third body portion adapted to cooperate with a clamping member to clamp the insert to the tool support.

Abstract: A finishing blade having a radiused cutting edge for a chipper to produce a smooth finish on a surface of a log. The blades are mounted on the chipper such that a cut produced by one blade will be overlapped by a succeeding blade. The cutting edge of the finishing blade is radius ground to a slight curvature, The curvature of the cutting edge assures that the plane of cut produced by a first blade will be intersected by a succeeding blade.

Abstract: A lathe tool having a cylindrical shaft and a head with a contact surface which rests against a support surface on the shaft. The tool head is detachably connected in force-locking fashion by means of a fitted screw to the tool shaft. The contact surface and the support surface are disposed at an acute angle to the axis of the shaft and have mutually engaging straight tooth systems which extends over the whole cross-section of the shaft. The parallel teeth of the tooth system are perpendicular to the direction of slope of the support and contact surfaces and parallel to a surface disposed with its axis parallel to that of the tool head and including an indexable cutting insert.

Abstract: A log-slabbing chipper having a chipper head that includes a power-driven rotor head and multiple double-edged knives distributed about the rotor head. A detachable wear plate for each knife extends in covering relation over a cutting edge in the knife that occupies an inoperative position. The wear plate establishes a proper depth of cut for the cutting edge of a knife that follows the wear plate.

Abstract: The present invention entails a tool holder adapted to be inserted within the tool slot of a lathe turret. The tool holder includes a detachable cutting unit and a clamping unit. Forming a part of the clamping unit is a pair of wedge blocks disposed within wedge cavities formed within the clamping unit. The wedge blocks are movable via screws from an inner relaxed or disengaged position to an outer position where the wedge blocks engage the tool slot and through a wedging action function to secure the tool holder within the tool slot of the lathe turret.

Abstract: A chipping cutter head including a double-edged knife and support structure mounting the knife in a pocket provided at the periphery of a cutter head body. The support structure includes a block member fastened by screws to the floor of the pocket. Adjustment structure is provided for adjusting the position of the block member, with this being effective to shift the position of the cutting edge of a knife supported on the block member. A replaceable insert member with a wear surface is positioned by a pin on the block member, and this insert member supports the knife and the knife is locked from shifting axially on the insert member.

Abstract: A throw-away cutting tool is disclosed. The tool body of the cutting tool consists of a rod-like shank and a bit mounting component arranged at the front end of the shank. The shank is made of cemented carbide, and is formed with a mounting wall extending toward the front end of the tool body. The bit mounting component is made of steel or sintered metal, and is formed with a bit mounting seat defined by a bottom wall and side walls. In the above cutting tool, high resistance against the cutting force produced by cutting operation can be obtained and separation of the shank and the bit mounting component can be prevented; and high rigidity of the tool body is ensured, the damping capacity of the tool body is increased, and therefore vibration and chatter of the cutting tool can be effectively prevented.

Abstract: A tool has a tool body which defines a first seat into which is secured an anvil. The anvil and the tool body define a second seat into which a backup plate is located. The backup plate has a longitudinally extending groove which is used to locate a form tool cutting insert. A first clamp assembly exerts a clamping force on the insert and backup plate against the anvil in a first direction. A second clamp assembly exerts a clamping force on the insert and backup plate against the anvil in a second direction, the second direction being approximately 90.degree. to the first direction. The insert has a cutting surface of a predetermined configuration on two opposite sides such that indexing of the cutting insert 180.degree. will position the opposite cutting surface in the machining ready position. The backup plate has a complementary predetermined configuration to support each of the cutting surfaces of the insert. The clamping of the insert and backup plate against the anvil in two directions approximately 90.

Abstract: A machining apparatus is described, of the type that includes a metal cutting insert which is held by an insert holder apparatus, wherein the insert can be installed in a plurality of different positions to use different ones of the cutting edges, which facilitates mounting of the insert. The holder apparatus includes a holder bar (16, FIG. 1) and a pocket member (14) that mounts on the bar and that holds an insert (12) with cutting edges (22). The pocket member has a first precision flat surface (90) that mounts facewise against a flat surface on the bar, and the pocket member has a second precision flat surface (92) that mounts facewise against a surface on the insert. The first and second flat surfaces on the pocket member can be parallel, or can be angled slightly from each other, to control orientation of the insert. The insert has a mount portion (32, FIG.

Abstract: A cutting tool for parting and grooving operations comprises a shaft and a clamp body releasably secured to the front end of the shaft. The clamp body carries a cutting insert clamped between a pair of clamp arms. The clamp body includes first and second blade portions oriented at a right angle to one another. The first blade portion is adapted to be secured to one outer surface of the shaft, whereas the second blade portion is adapted to be secured to a second outer surface of the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention entails a tool holder adapted to be inserted within the tool slot of a lathe turret. The tool holder includes a detachable cutting unit and a clamping unit. Forming a part of the clamping unit is a pair of wedge blocks disposed within wedge cavities formed within the clamping unit. The wedge blocks are movable via screws from an inner relaxed or disengaged position to an outer position where the wedge blocks engage the tool slot and through a wedging action function to secure the tool holder within the tool slot of the lathe turret.

Abstract: A cutting tool is disclosed which has a tool body, a cutting insert and an insert-holding member. The tool body has a recess formed therein, and the cutting insert is received in the recess. The insert-holding member is attached to releasably secure the cutting insert to the recess. The insert-holding member includes a surface layer having a thickness of 0.1 to 1.0 mm and an interior portion. The surface layer is harder than the interior portion and has a hardness of from H.sub.R C 40 to 60.

Abstract: A rotary chipping head with multiple knife structures distributed about its periphery. Each knife structure includes an end-located chipping knife with a cutting edge movable in a plane disposed perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the chipping head. End-located facing knives are interspersed with the knife structures for producing a smooth face in the work being processed. Anvils preceding the facing knives produce compression in the work being processed. Detachable facing elements mount the facing knives and the anvils.