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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 1976
Filed:
Feb. 27, 1975
David Alan Hopkins, Detroit, MI (US);
The Valeron Corporation, Detroit (Oak Park), MI (US);
Abstract
The invention pertains to the field of cutting tools having indexable replaceable cutting inserts and comprises novel means for locating and locking the individual inserts in place with assurance that the inserts are accurately positioned and firmly held with particular advantage in simplicity and economy of construction. The locking means comprise fastening means engaging the tool body and engaging an extended slidable insert bottom seat anvil such that upon actuation the bottom seat anvil is drawn axially, radially and circumferentially relative to the tool body thereby simultaneously drawing the cutting insert retained on the bottom seat anvil into tight engagement with two insert side locating surfaces formed on the tool body and drawing the bottom seat anvil into tight engagement with the tool body.