Patent ID: 6632050
Filing Date: 2003-10-14
Classification: B23F,Y10T

Abstract:
A face hobbing cutter comprising:a cutter body having a top surface and a bottom surface and a side surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface; a plurality of slots formed within the cutter body extending from the top surface inward into the cutter body, the slots adapted to receive cutting blades; wherein each cutting blade is fixed in position in the respective slot by a wedge clamping assembly, the wedge clamping assembly including a wedge block and a wedge screw for operatively securing the wedge block with respect to the slot, the wedge block including a locking surface for engaging a side of the cutting blade; and an adjustable stop, the adjustable stop in communication with the slot to support the cutting blade at the desired height from the top surface of the face hobbing cutter.