Patent ID: 7311477
Filing Date: 2007-12-25
Classification: B23B,B23C,B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A metal cutting tool comprising at least one insert pocket having a cutting insert removably secured therein in communication with an adjusting mechanism; the cutting insert comprising at least one insert adjusting slot extending between two opposing major faces and opening out to each major face at an adjusting aperture; the adjusting mechanism comprising at least one adjusting member having an adjusting member top face; wherein: in a major face view of the cutting insert, the adjusting aperture of each insert major face at least partially overlaps the adjusting member top face; a tangentially-leading, radially-outermost major edge of the cutting insert is continuously positionable between a first radial position and a second radial position; in the first radial position, the tangentially-leading radially-outermost major edge is positioned at a first radial distance (O in the second radial position, the tangentially-leading radially-outermost major edge is positioned at a second radial distance (O