BUILT-UP CUTTING TOOL Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: machining. SUBSTANCE: cutting tool has body with hole in which rod with flexible members at its ends is fitted; cutting tool has change cutting and bearing tips secured by means of clamp and screw. Flexible members of rod have different force for engagement with holes of bearing tip and body. Bearing tip is made in form of used cutting tip after regrinding for reduced thickness. EFFECT: reduction of time required for replacement of tips; rational employment of used cutting tips. 2 dwg