摘要 |
<p>A tangential cutting insert has three pairs of surfaces. A first pair has upper and lower surfaces, a second pair has front and rear surfaces, and a third pair has two side surfaces. The upper and lower surfaces and the side surfaces extend between the front and rear surfaces. A main cutting edge is formed at the intersection of the front surface with the upper surface. A front portion of the upper surface extends rearwardly from the main cutting edge and upwardly toward a central portion of the upper surface as seen in a side view of the cutting insert. The main cutting edge associated with the upper surface is curved and slopes downwardly toward each of the auxiliary cutting edges as seen in a front view of the cutting insert.</p> |