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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2000
James C. Courtney, Jeannette, PA (US);
Daniel C. Statler, Greensburg, PA (US);
Kenneth J. Topka, Cairnbrook, PA (US);
Gerald L. Woods, Bedford, PA (US);
Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, PA (US);
Abstract
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.