Patent ID: 8262323

Claim:
In combination, a clamping arm ( 26 ) and a reversible cutting insert ( 24 ) in a tool body ( 14 ), the clamping arm ( 26 ) seated within a clamping arm pocket ( 22 ), the clamping arm ( 26 ) comprising a clamping protrusion ( 54 ) extending rearwardly from a rear surface ( 50 ) of the clamping arm; the reversible cutting insert ( 24 ) having front and rear surfaces ( 106 , 108 ) each comprising a bore ( 112 ) having an insert retaining surface ( 124 ), the cutting insert being seated within an insert pocket ( 20 ); wherein: the clamping protrusion ( 54 ) is configured to press against the insert retaining surface ( 124 ) of one of the front and rear surfaces ( 106 , 108 ) to securely retain the cutting insert ( 24 ) within the insert pocket ( 20 ), upon tightening the clamping arm ( 26 ) into the tool body ( 14 ).