Kennametal Inc.
COMPOSITE TOOL HOLDERS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

Abstract:

In one aspect, composite tool holders are described herein comprising advantageous structural arrangements of metal carbide and alloy components. Briefly, a composite tool holder comprises a metal carbide shank comprising a bore having an inner diameter and outer diameter. An alloy sleeve is positioned in the bore for engaging a tool, wherein the alloy sleeve is bonded to inner diameter surfaces of the bore via a crosslinked adhesive.