US5472376A
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Tool component
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-12-22
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Granted: 1995-12-05
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Expires: 2013-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A tool component comprises an abrasive compact layer bonded to a cemented carbide substrate along an interface. The abrasive compact layer has a working surface, on a side opposite to the interface. This working surface is flat and presents a cutting edge or point around its periphery. A recess extends into the substrate from the interface. The recess has a side wall and a base both of which are located entirely within the carbide substrate. The recess has a portion located in the interface. The area of this portion is at least 25 percent the area of the interface. A material, different to that of the substrate, fills the recess and is bonded to the substrate. This material will typically be abrasive compact of the same type as the abrasive compact layer, or a cemented carbide which has characteristics different to that of the substrate.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce R. Olmstead
- 👤 Moosa M. Adia
- 👤 Klaus Tank
- 👤 Kevin P. Ashby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:07
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B10/00; E21B10/46; E21B10/56; E21B10/567; E21B10/573; E21B10/5735; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T407/00; Y10T407/26; Y10T407/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A tool component comprising, an abrasive compact layer bonded to a cemented carbide substrate along an interface; the abrasive compact layer having a working surface, on a side opposite to the interface, which is flat and which presents a cutting edge or point on its periphery; a recess extending into the substrate from the interface, the recess having a side wall and a base, both of which are located entirely within the carbide substrate, and the base of the recess having one or more discontinuities, with the flat surface of the abrasive compact being disposed above a top of the side wall of the recess, with the discontinuities being disposed below the top of the side wall of the recess, and a portion in the interface having an area at least 25 percent of the area of the interface; and an abrasive compact material, the same material as in the abrasive compact layer, completely filling the recess and being bonded to the substrate, the material being different from that of the substrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A tool component comprising, an abrasive compact layer bonded to a cemented carbide substrate along an interface; the abrasive compact layer having a working surface, on a side opposite to the interface, which is flat and which presents a cutting edge or point on its periphery; a recess extending into the substrate from the interface, the recess having a side wall and a base, both of which are located entirely within the carbide substrate, and the base of the recess having one or more discontinuities, with the flat surface of the abrasive compact being disposed above a top of the side wall of the recess, with the discontinuities being disposed below the top of the side wall of the recess, and a portion in the interface having an area at least 25 percent of the area of the interface; and an abrasive compact material, the same material as in the abrasive compact layer, completely filling the recess and being bonded to the substrate, the material being different from that of the substrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tool component according to claim 1, wherein the area of the portion of the recess in the interface is less than 95 percent of the area of the interface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tool component according to claim 1, wherein the area of the portion of the recess in the interface is 40 to 75 percent of the area of the interface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tool component according to claim 1, wherein the recess is centrally located in the substrate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tool component according to claim 1, wherein the recess is right-circular cylindrical in shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A tool component according to claim 1, wherein each discontinuity is provided by surfaces which define an angle therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A tool component according to claim 1, wherein the recess is right-circular cylindrical in shape and the base has one or more concentric steps, with each successive step extending deeper into the substrate from the interface as the steps progress towards the center of the base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A tool component according to claim 1, wherein the side wall of the recess has one or more discontinuities.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tool component according to claim 1, wherein the abrasive compact is a diamond abrasive compact.
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