US 2019/0022764 A1 · CUTTING TOOL AND CUTTING TOOL BODY WITH A HOLDING MEMBER FOR HOLDING A COUPLING SCREW

Abstract

A cutting tool body is configured for securing a cutting insert with a female thread. The cutting tool body includes a machining end and a tool peripheral surface which extends therefrom. The cutting tool body further includes a through, non-threaded tool coupling bore which opens out to the tool peripheral surface and a coupling screw which has a coupling screw thread. The coupling screw is being located in the tool coupling bore and configured to secure the cutting insert. The cutting tool body further includes a holding member which engages the coupling screw thread at least when the holding member is not in contact with the cutting insert.

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Dependent claims

A cutting tool body (12) configured for securing a cutting insert (14) having a female thread (78) and comprising:

a machining end (18) and a tool peripheral surface (26) extending therefrom;
a through, non-threaded tool coupling bore (42) opening out to the tool peripheral surface (26);
and
a coupling screw (52) having a coupling screw thread (60) and being located in the tool coupling bore (42) and configured to secure the cutting insert (14);
wherein,
the cutting tool body (12) further includes a holding member (80) which engages the coupling screw thread (60) at least when the holding member (80) is not in contact with the cutting insert (14).

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Cutting tool and cutting tool body with a holding member for holding a coupling screw

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Cutting tool and cutting tool body with a holding member for holding a coupling screw

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Abstract

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