Patent ID: 6767168
Filing Date: 2004-07-27
Classification: B23C,B23D,B23P,F05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A broach assembly, comprising:a carrier body having a plurality of integral support members aligned in a row and spaced along said carrier body; a plurality of spacers aligned in said row and coupled to said carrier body, one of said plurality of spacers being located between an adjacent pair of said plurality of support members, said pair of said plurality of support members defining a first support member and a second support member, and said one of said plurality of spacers abutting said first support member; a cutting insert disposed between said second support member and said one of said plurality of spacers, said cutting insert being wedged between said one of said plurality of spacers and said second support member, and wherein said second support member braces a substantial length of said cutting insert during broaching; and wherein said plurality of support members and said plurality of spacers and said cutting insert are aligned in said row which extends in the direction of travel for cutting.