CUTTING TOOL EMPLOYING A DOUBLE PIN RETENTION ASSEMBLY

摘要

Disclosed is a double pin retention assembly for securely locking a cutting insert (14) in a pocket of a tool holder (4). Means are provided for anchoring a primary retention pin (44) within the cutter body and a secondary retention pin (44) within the primary retention pin so that a locking force is provided along the entire length of the primary retention pin and a locking force is provided by . both pins against the cutting insert in the direction of the cutter body to thereby prevent movement in machining operations especially for on-edge tool holders.