BUILDUP MODULAR-STRUCTURE CUTTING TOOL Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: cutting devices and tools. SUBSTANCE: tool includes body and cutting tip having axial n-order symmetry, where n is equal or more than 3. Cutting tip may be indexed in n-positions inside seat of body whose shape allows to alternatively mount into it cutting tips with axial n-order symmetry and with axial (m x n)-order symmetry, where m is equal or more than 2. In order to reduce costs for making cutting tool by using the same body for alternatively mounting into it several different-configuration cutting tips, recesses are made on circumferential surface of cutting tip near its base; said recesses form supporting members with axial n-order symmetry in the form of angular portions. Shape of lateral supporting surfaces of body seat allows to provide support for respective three lateral supporting members of cutting tip. EFFECT: improved design, lowered cost. 19 cl, 16 dwg