Clamp pin tool holder

A clamp pin tool holder, comprising:

• a head portion including an insert pocket for receiving an insert;
• a clamp pin including a clamp portion and a cam portion having a first angled surface and a second angled surface, a portion of the clamp pin being positioned within a bore of said head portion;
• and
• a lock screw rotatably mounted to said head portion, said lock screw including a first angled surface and a second angled surface for engaging said first and second angled surfaces of said clamp pin,
• wherein rotation of said lock screw in a first direction causes relative movement between said clamp pin and said lock screw such that said first angled surface of said lock screw engages said first angled surface of said clamp pin and moves said clamp portion of said clamp pin downward and toward said insert, thereby placing said tool holder in a clamped position and
• wherein rotation of said lock screw in a second, opposite direction causes relative movement between said clamp pin and said lock screw such that said second angled surface of said lock screw engages said second angled surface of said clamp pin and moves said clamp portion of said clamp pin in a direction upward and away from said insert, thereby placing said tool holder in a released position.

A device for clamping an insert within an insert pocket of a tool holder, comprising:

• a head portion;
• a clamp pin including a clamp portion and a cam portion having at least one angled surface, a portion of the clamp pin being positioned within a bore of said head portion;
• and
• a lock screw rotatably mounted to said head portion, said lock screw including at least one angled surface for engaging said at least one angled surface of said clamp pin,
• wherein rotation of said lock screw in a first direction causes said lock screw to move in a transverse direction with respect to said clamp pin such that said at least one angled surface of said lock screw engages said at least one angled surface of said clamp pin to move said clamp pin relative to said insert, thereby placing said device in one of a released position and a clamped position.