摘要 |
<p>A rotatable cutting tool (110) having an array of indexable inserts separated by chip gullets which provide augmented side wall support for cutting the insert pockets. A series of arcuate surfaces are arranged along the side wall (136) portion of the chip gullets adjoining the support row (132) containing the inserts. Each arcuate surface begins and ends at a point behind a preceding insert thereby strengthening the pocket wall behind each insert.</p> |