Cutting tool assembly

Abstract

A cutting tool assembly is provided, the assembly comprising a support body; a holder having a portion for holding a cutting insert, wherein the holder is mounted to the support body for movement of the cutting insert with respect to the support body; an adjustment assembly for moving the position of the holder relative to the support body, the adjustment assembly comprising: an adjustment screw rotatably mounted to the support body; and an adjustment member having an adjustment surface bearing against a surface of the holder, the adjustment member being threadably mounted on the adjustment screw by a first thread on the shank of the adjustment screw; whereby rotation of the adjustment screw moves the adjustment member longitudinally along the adjustment screw, movement of the adjustment member moving the position of the portion of the holder for holding a cutting insert relative to the support body.

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