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US 2003/0082018 A1Published application
Tool holder with coolant system
OwnerRolf H. Kraemerinventor
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Abstract
Fluid passageways are defined by the top plate, tool holder body and the cutting insert to permit the optimum cooling of the interface between the insert and the work piece reducing degradation of the cutting edge of the insert. A number of top plate designs with channel configurations are disclosed to provide the desired coolant flow distribution and accommodate the desired flow rate.
Claims13
An indexable insert tool holder comprising
- a) a tool holder body, said body having a recess formed therein;
- b) a cutting tool insert assembly seated in said recess, said insert having at least one critical zone;
- c) a top plate at least partially overlying and securing said insert assembly in said recess;
- d) means securing the top plate to the tool holder body;
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- e) coolant passageway means formed in at least one of said tool holder body and said top plate, said coolant passageway means being focused on said at least one critical zone.
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