Patent ID: 6769843
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: B23B,Y10T

Abstract:
A tool holder for holding a cutting insert for chip removing machining, comprising:a head on which is disposed an insert seat including an insert-support surface; and a plate-shaped member removably secured on the head and including two fingers forming respective side surfaces disposed on respective sides of the support surface, the side surfaces facing one another and extending generally perpendicularly to the support surface; each of the side surfaces including a recess disposed intermediate opposite ends thereof, wherein each side surface defines spaced apart contact areas, one of the fingers including a through-slot spaced from the respective side surface and extending generally therealong to render that side surface flexible, the through-slot having first and second opposite ends which are closed, the through-slot being intersected at its substantial midpoint by an imaginary line oriented perpendicular to the one finger and passing through the recess of the one finger.