Patent ID: 8696252
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: B23C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cutting tool ( 10 ) having an axis (A) defining a forward to rearward direction, the cutting tool comprising a fluted tool body ( 12 ) having a body front face ( 14 ) at a forward end of the cutting tool and a plurality of cutting inserts ( 24 ), each cutting insert retained by a retaining screw ( 26 ) and belonging to one of a plurality of circumferential rows, the tool body ( 10 ) also having a body central bore ( 32 ), a center pin ( 54 ) seated within the body central bore ( 32 ), and a relocatable seal ( 94 ) seated on the center pin ( 54 ); wherein: when the relocatable seal ( when the relocatable seal ( in at least one of the first and second sealing positions, the body central bore (