Patent ID: 6158323
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
A disk cutter comprising:an annular disk-shaped base adapted to be driven about an axis of rotation, said base including a planar first disk and a planar second disk spot-welded at a plurality of portions to said first disk, wherein said first disk includes at least one hole formed therein through which can be seen one or more portions of a planar surface of said second disk and said second disk includes at least one hole formed therein through which can be seen one or more portions of a planar surface of said first disk, said first and second disks having a common diameter, said base having a peripheral edge with a plurality of tool receiving recesses formed therein; anda plurality of hardened cutting tool inserts fixed to said base at the recesses, each cutting tool insert having a cutting edge and a shank portion received in a respective one of said recesses.