Kennametal Inc.
Rotary cutting tool and cutting tool parts

Abstract:

The invention describes a rotary cutting tool, in particular a drill, which comprises a first cutting tool part having at least one cutting edge and a second cutting tool part which comprises a cutting tool shank. The first cutting tool part and the second cutting tool part are releasably connected to one another via a coupling mechanism which comprises a coupling cam that is mounted on one of the two cutting tool parts such that it can rotate about an axis of rotation and, in a coupling position, abuts an engagement surface on the other cutting tool part. The invention also presents a cutting tool part, in particular a cutting tool base, and a further cutting tool part, in particular a cutting tip.