Kennametal Inc.
Toolholder assembly with lock rod

Abstract:

A toolholder assembly includes a toolholder having a rearwardly facing toolholder shank, a base member having a bore configured for receiving the toolholder shank, a canister configured for receipt in the bore of the base member, a lock rod with an axial forward and an axial rearward end, wherein the axial forward end of the lock rod includes a compression void such as a compression aperture or compression slot formed therethrough, and at least one locking member in communication with the axial forward end of the lock rod.