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US 6,574,527 B1Granted
Method of selecting a cutting system
AssigneeKennametal Inc.
InventorsJames C. Courtney, Daniel C. Statler, Kenneth J. Topka, Gerald L. Woods
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AssigneeKennametal Inc.
InventorsJames C. Courtney, Daniel C. Statler, Kenneth J. Topka, Gerald L. Woods
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A tiered level cutting system and method that guides a user through the process of selecting an appropriate tool or adapter for specific cutting conditions and/or applications. The cutting system may include a plurality of blocks, one or more sleeves for each block, and a plurality of cutting tools. The method includes the steps of selecting a block for a user's particular operation, optionally, selecting a sleeve based on the selected block, and selecting a cutting tool based on the selected sleeve. The cutting system is selected based upon the type of machinery and cutting environment. The block is selected based upon the particular operation. Operation categories may include severe, heavy, medium and light based upon conditions. The cutting tool is selected based upon the shape and carbide content. The steps can be performed in most any suitable order.
A method for selecting a cutting tool for mining and construction applications, the method comprising the steps of:
A method for selecting a desired cutting tool from a cutting tool system comprising a plurality of blocks, a plurality of sleeves for each block, and a plurality of cutting tools for each sleeve, the plurality of cutting tools categorized according to a plurality of operation categories, the method comprising the steps of:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.