摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a multi-flute reamer and a cutting insert therefor. <P>SOLUTION: The multi-flute reamer includes: a cutting part having a forward end and a rearward end; and a chip flute with a chip gash opening; and the cutting insert mounted on the cutting part. A leading edge is formed at an intersection between a top surface and a radially-outward side surface, and a front edge is formed at an intersection between the top surface and a forward side surface. The cutting insert includes a rounded lead cutting edge formed at the intersection between the leading edge and the front edge, and the top surface includes a chip breaker having a bottom surface formed with a radius, R. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |