Patent ID: 7578639

Claim:
A tool for chip-removing machining comprising: a holder including a body having a first base surface on which a plurality of male parts are disposed to define an insert seat, each male part defining a projection having a pair of opposing side surfaces that project away from the first base surface; an indexible cutting insert mounted on the seat, the insert including generally parallel second and third base surfaces each having a plurality of female parts disposed therein, each female part defining a recess having a pair of opposing side surfaces that extend into the respective second and third base surfaces, the insert being invertable such that the female parts of one of the second and third base surfaces receive respective male parts of the holder; and a fastener for securing the insert on the seat, with the male parts tightly fitted in the female parts; wherein the male parts are flexible relative to the first base surface such that the opposing side surfaces of each male part exert compressive forces on the respective opposing side surfaces of the respective female parts to ensure a firm abutment of the male parts with the respective female parts.