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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2001
Alfred S. Gates, Jr., Greensburg, PA (US);
Edward J. Oles, Ligonier, PA (US);
Kent L. Reiner, Latrobe, PA (US);
Alfred S. Gates, Jr., Greensburg, PA (US);
Edward J. Oles, Ligonier, PA (US);
Kent L. Reiner, Latrobe, PA (US);
Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, PA (US);
Abstract
A cutting assembly that includes a tool holder that contains a pocket therein. A shim and/or pocket insert along with a cutting insert are within the pocket of the tool holder. The shim may present an oxidation-resistant surface. Exemplary materials for the shim include ceramics and coated cemented carbides and cermets. The pocket may present an oxidation-resistant surface wherein the pocket may have an oxidation-resistant coating or an oxidation-resistant pocket insert may be positioned within the pocket.