Patent ID: 6722825
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: B23B,Y10T

Abstract:
A small-size insert for use with a machine tool for grooving, boring and turning and adapted to be received in a toolholder having an arcuate insert receiving portion, the insert comprising:a. a body having a length greater than its width, said body having a first generally arcuate surface portion extending along its length and forming a pair of opposing longitudinal edges, and a second substantially planar portion along the length of the body forming a pair of opposing longitudinal edges, each of which are contiguous with one longitudinal edge of the first generally arcuate portion, said body being adapted to be received within a toolholder having an arcuate insert receiving portion with the generally arcuate first surface portion of the body residing in the arcuate insert receiving portion of the toolholder; b. a substantially arcuate-shaped shoulder integral with said body and extending radially outwardly from at least a portion of said generally arcuate first surface portion of said body; c. a cutting portion extending from one end of said body and said shoulder portion; and d. wherein said cutting portion includes an arcuate surface portion and said shoulder extends radially outwardly beyond said arcuate surface portion of said cutting portion.