Cutting tool for a bar peeling operation

A tool for removing material from a workpiece, the tool comprising a tool body equipped with at least one roughing head and at least one finishing head, the finishing head producing a smoother workpiece finish than the roughing head, the roughing head comprising a holder containing at least first and second roughing inserts, the first roughing insert having a cutting edge which extends a distance R1 from the tool body, the second roughing insert having a cutting edge which extends a distance R2 from the tool body, the distance R1 being less than the distance R2.

A cutting tool adapted for a bar peeling operation, the cutting tool comprising a tool body equipped with at least two roughing heads and at least two finishing heads, the finishing heads producing a smoother workpiece finish than the roughing heads,

• the roughing heads each comprising a holder containing at least first and second roughing inserts, the first roughing insert having a cutting edge which extends a distance R1 from the tool body, the second roughing insert having a cutting edge which extends a distance R2 from the tool body, the distance R1 being less than the distance R2 by the amount required to produce small chips or coils, and
• the finishing heads each comprising a holder containing at least first and second finishing inserts, the first finishing insert having a cutting edge which extends a distance F1 from the tool body, the second finishing insert having a cutting edge which extends a distance F2 from the tool body, the distance F1 being less than the distance F2 by the amount required to produce small chips or coils.