摘要 |
A tool holder ( 20 ) comprises a body portion ( 32 ), a support member assembly ( 33 ) mounted to the body portion and an insert-receiving cartridge ( 36 ) removably received in the support member. The insert-receiving cartridge ( 36 ) includes a pocket ( 38 ) for mounting a cutting insert ( 40 ) thereon. The support member assembly ( 33 ) includes a bore and the insert-receiving cartridge ( 36 ) includes a shank capable of being received in the bore. The combination of the insert-receiving cartridge ( 36 ) and the cutting insert ( 40 ) forms a cutting tool for a particular cutting operation. In one embodiment, the cutting tools are radially mounted to a side periphery of the body portion ( 32 ) such that the vertical axis of the cutting tool is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) of the toolholder ( 20 ).
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