Patent ID: 8596935
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: B23B,B23C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cutting insert for use with a tool holder, wherein the cutting insert is fastenable to the tool holder in a first configuration, and wherein the cutting insert comprises: at least one cutting edge, wherein the at least one cutting edge comprises a first cutting edge that is configured to cut when the cutting insert is in the first configuration; at least one fastener bore adapted to accept a fastener for removably fastening the cutting insert to the tool holder; and at least one coolant flow recess in the fastener bore adapted to direct a coolant through the coolant flow recess and toward the at least one cutting edge when the cutting insert is fastened to a tool holder by a fastener, wherein the at least one coolant flow recess comprises a first coolant flow recess adapted to direct the coolant toward the first cutting edge, and wherein only the first coolant flow recess of the at least one coolant flow recess is adapted to receive coolant when the cutting insert is in the first configuration.