Kennametal Inc.
MODULAR ROTARY CUTTING TOOL WITH CUTTING HEAD HAVING DRILLING/REAMING PORTIONS

Abstract:

A modular rotary cutting tool for conducting cutting operations on a work piece is described. The modular rotary cutting tool includes a tool shank having a pocket and a cutting head replaceably mounted in the pocket of the tool shank. The cutting head has a leading end and trailing end opposite the leading end. The drilling portion extends from the leading end of the modular rotary cutting tool to the reaming portion. The reaming portion extends from the drilling portion to a coupling portion of the cutting head. The coupling portion extends from the reaming portion to the trailing end of the cutting head.