FRONT-LOADING ROTARY RING CUTTER

摘要

A front-loading rotary ring cutter for face milling or face hobbing processe s wherein the cutter ring (40) is secured to the cutter head (2) by means whic h eliminate the need to remove the entire cutter assembly from the spindle of a machine tool when changing cutter rings. Preferably the cutter ring (40) includes a radially inward extending base portion (44) through which mountin g screws (62) may pass to engage the cutter head (2) for securing the cutter ring (40) to the cutter head (2). The cutter assembly may also include an adapter plate (65) for attaching the rotary cutter to a machine spindle.