Patent ID: 6336776
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: B23C,Y10T

Abstract:
An indexable cutting insert, the insert having two substantially parallel major surfaces of polygonal shape defining corners of the insert and joined by peripheral side surfaces substantially perpendicular to the major surfaces, the insert comprising main cutting edges and associated wiping edges, one main cutting edge and an associated wiping edge being arranged adjacent to each corner of a major surface, each wiping edge lying substantially in the plane of a major surface and spaced from a corner of that major surface, each main cutting edge defined by a groove in a respective one of the major surfaces, which groove is open to one of the side surfaces, each main cutting edge extending from one of the corners of the insert in a first direction and also extending downward relative to the respective major surface, and the associated wiping edge leading away from that corner in a second direction.