Patent ID: 7077608
Filing Date: 2006-07-18
Classification: B23B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for mounting a machine tool in a tool holder, comprising: a) means for shrink-fit centering of said tool in said tool holder; b) means for positive restraint of said tool from rotation within said tool holder, including a first flat formed on a shank of said tool extending into an aperture in said tool holder, and a first set screw disposed in a first threaded bore in said tool holder for engaging said first flat; and c) a second flat formed on said tool shank extending longitudinally from the end thereof and a second set screw disposed in a second threaded bore in said tool holder for cooperating with said second flat to angularly orient said tool during insertion of said tool into said holder, wherein said first flat is formed at an angle to the longitudinal axis of said tool.