Patent ID: 6974282
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: B23B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A toolholder for use with a machine tool and a small-size insert having a body portion having a shoulder extending outwardly from the body portion of the insert, said toolholder comprising: a. an elongated body having a transverse end; b. an end portion of said toolholder body including said transverse end, said end portion defining a substantially planar surface portion extending inwardly from said transverse end; c. said end portion of said toolholder body defining at least one insert-receiving recess in said substantially planar surface portion extending inwardly into said body; and d. said end portion of said toolholder body defining at least one planar abutment surface perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of said at least one insert-receiving recess for the shoulder of an insert to position the insert with relation to said toolholder body and said recess and to prevent rearward movement of the insert within the recess.