US4337562A
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Method of restoring an indexable cutting insert for reuse
Assignee: CARBIDE ENERGY Co
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Filing: 1980-04-07
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Granted: 1982-07-06
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Expires: 2000-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A worn indexable cutting insert having a centrally located hole is reground to a smaller standard size. A tubular bushing is pressed into the hole to reduce the effective diameter thereof and enable a smaller locking pin to be used with the insert.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolph H. Flueckiger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:00
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B27/00; B23B27/14; B23B27/16; B23B27/1614; B23B27/1622; B23P; B23P6/00; B23B2200/00; B23B2200/36; B23B2200/3618; B23B2222/00; B23B2222/84; B23B2260/00; B23B2260/026; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49718; Y10T29/49732; Y10T29/49734; Y10T29/49748; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49945; Y10T407/00; Y10T407/22; Y10T407/2272; Y10T407/2274; Y10T407/2276; Y10T407/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of renewing and resizing a worn indexable cutting insert having the shape of a substantially equilateral polygon and having a central hole of predetermined diameter, said method comprising the steps of, grinding the insert to form the insert into a similarly shaped but smaller equilateral polygon, pressing a tubular bushing within said hole with a tight press fit to reduce the effective diameter of the hole, reducing the effective outer diameter of said bushing and maintaining the effective inner diameter of said bushing substantially constant as said bushing is pressed into said hole.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of renewing and resizing a worn indexable cutting insert having the shape of a substantially equilateral polygon and having a central hole of predetermined diameter, said method comprising the steps of, grinding the insert to form the insert into a similarly shaped but smaller equilateral polygon, pressing a tubular bushing within said hole with a tight press fit to reduce the effective diameter of the hole, reducing the effective outer diameter of said bushing and maintaining the effective inner diameter of said bushing substantially constant as said bushing is pressed into said hole.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-07-05 | 1986-01-04 | 1986-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-05 | 1990-01-04 | 1990-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-05 | 1994-01-04 | 1994-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |