8-way reversible cutting plate

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to an 8-slice indexable insert, particularly for cutting tools. State of the art

[0002] Cutting tools use single-edged inserts to machine workpieces, particularly by machining. The cutting edge wears down, eventually becoming unusable after a predetermined service life. Therefore, indexable inserts are used, which have multiple cutting edges. This allows the insert to be reused after the first cutting edge wears down, rather than becoming unusable. Instead, it simply needs to be rotated and / or flipped to continue using it. An 8-edge indexable insert thus has eight cutting edges that can be used sequentially, increasing its service life eightfold compared to a single-edge insert. Such an indexable insert is known, for example, from WO 2008 / 138414 A1.

[0003] The arrangement and design of the cutting edges are important for their use. Description of the invention, problem, solution, advantages

[0004] The object of the invention is to create an 8-fold indexable insert that is easy to manufacture and advantageous in use, especially in cutting and chip removal.

[0005] The problem is solved using the features of claim 1.

[0006] One embodiment of the invention relates to an 8-slice indexable insert with a base body having two plane-parallel side surfaces and four circumferential surfaces, wherein a central bore with a central axis leads through the base body from one of the side surfaces to the other of the side surfaces, and wherein the base body is approximately cuboid in shape, wherein the base body can be divided into disk-like areas whose functions serve to machine a workpiece or to support the 8-slice indexable insert, wherein the base body is divided along the central axis into a first cutting area with the first side surface, a central support area, and a second cutting area with the second side surface, wherein the first cutting area and the second cutting area are each rotated about the central axis by a defined angle relative to the support area, and wherein the circumferential surfaces are also each divided into a first cutting surface,a contact surface and a second cutting surface are divided such that the four contact surfaces of the circumferential surfaces form the contact area, the four first cutting surfaces together with the first side surface form the first cutting area, and the four second cutting surfaces together with the second side surface form the second cutting area, wherein each of the first and second cutting surfaces has a main cutting edge and a facing edge, wherein the respective main cutting edge extends at the transition between a cutting surface and a side surface, and wherein the respective facing edge extends at the transition of the cutting surface to an adjacent cutting surface, and wherein the main cutting edge and the facing edge of each cutting surface merge into one another, and wherein the respective cutting surface has a groove extending from the facing edge along the main cutting edge for chip evacuation and shaping. This creates an indexable insert.which can be used in 8 different ways and is easy to manufacture. This allows for cost-effective production with high utility.

[0007] It is advantageous that the faceplate has a straight section and an arcuate section, with the arcuate section transitioning into the main cutting edge. This allows for extensive use of both the faceplate and the main cutting edge.

[0008] It is also advantageous that the facing edge projects beyond the adjacent mounting surface. This ensures free access to the workpiece with the facing edge, making the indexable insert suitable for a wide variety of machining operations.

[0009] In another embodiment, it is also advantageous to provide a support chamfer between the respective main cutting edge and the adjacent side surface. This makes the main cutting edge more stable, thus increasing the durability of the indexable insert.

[0010] In another embodiment, it is also advantageous if the groove extends from the face edge to a rear end, with the rear end of the groove being located away from a rear end of the cutting surface. This creates a sufficiently long groove and simultaneously makes the end area available for shaping the face edge of the adjacent cutting surface.

[0011] It is also advantageous if the rear end of the trough is curved or arc-shaped. This guides chips away from the indexable insert in a defined path.

[0012] In another embodiment, it is also advantageous if the rear end of the cutting surface is chamfered and / or rounded to form a corner radius of the face edge of the adjacent cutting surface. This makes the face edge more accessible and allows the curvature from the face edge to the main cutting edge to form a continuous cutting edge.

[0013] It is also advantageous if the trough in the area of ​​the faceplate is open towards the contact surface and / or extends into the adjacent contact surface. This transition from the trough to the contact surface also facilitates the removal of chips.

[0014] In another embodiment, it is also advantageous if the two cutting areas and the contact area are each square when viewed in cross-section perpendicular to the central axis. This achieves a defined symmetry that allows for easy assembly in all mounting positions.

[0015] It is advantageous if the trough forms an arc-shaped depression in cross-section. This allows the chips to be removed more effectively.

[0016] Further advantageous embodiments are described by the following figure description and by the dependent claims. Brief description of the drawings

[0017] The invention is explained in more detail below based on at least one embodiment and with reference to the drawings. The drawings show: Figure 1 is a perspective schematic representation of an 8-fold indexable insert according to the invention, and Figure 2 is a perspective view of a holder with a plurality of 8-fold indexable inserts according to the invention. Preferred embodiment of the invention

[0018] The Figure 1 Figure 1 shows a schematic, perspective view of an 8-fold indexable insert 1. An 8-fold indexable insert 1 is a cutting insert with an 8-fold cutting edge arrangement 2, which is created by rotating and flipping it in a holder 3, see Figure 3. Figure 2 The 8-fold indexable insert 1 is usable because, after one cutting arrangement 2 has been used and worn, one of the other available cutting arrangements 2 can be used for machining a workpiece by rotating and flipping it. Since eight cutting arrangements 2 are provided, the 8-fold indexable insert 1 can be rotated and flipped accordingly until all eight available cutting arrangements 2 have been used and worn.

[0019] The Figure 1 Figure 1 shows the 8-slice indexable insert 1 with a base body 4, which is formed with two plane-parallel side surfaces 5 and four circumferential surfaces 6. The two plane-parallel side surfaces 5 are opposite each other and form contact surfaces for the arrangement of the 8-slice indexable insert 1 on a counter-contact surface of the holder 3. Figure 1 Only the front side surface 5 is visible; the rear side surface, which is opposite the front side surface 5, is located on the far side and is therefore in the Figure 1 not discernible either.

[0020] Only two of the four circumferentially arranged surfaces 6 are visible. The other, unrecognizable circumferential surfaces 6 are concealed by the base body 4 itself.

[0021] The base body 4 has a central bore 7 with a central axis 8, which leads centrally through the base body 4 from one of the side surfaces 5 to the other of the side surfaces 5.

[0022] Overall, the base body 4 is approximately cuboid in shape, divided along the central axis 8 into a first cutting area 9 with the first side surface 5, a central contact area 10, and a second cutting area 11 with the second side surface 5. The base body 4 can thus be subdivided into quasi-disc-like areas 9, 10, and 11, whose function is to cut or machine a workpiece and to provide a defined contact surface for the 8-sided indexable insert 1. In cross-section, the two cutting areas 9 and 11 and the contact area 10 are each approximately square, perpendicular to the central axis 8.

[0023] Out of Figure 1It is also evident that the first cutting area 9 and the second cutting area 11 are each rotated by a defined angle α relative to the contact area 10 about the central axis 8.

[0024] Accordingly, the circumferential surfaces 6 are each subdivided into a first cutting surface 12, a contact surface 13 and a second cutting surface 14.

[0025] The four contact surfaces 13 of the circumferential surfaces 6 form the respective contact area for the defined contact of the 8-fold indexable insert 1 on a holder 3.

[0026] Furthermore, the Figure 1 Likewise, that the four first cutting surfaces 12 together with the first side surface 5 form the first cutting area 9 and the four second cutting surfaces 14 together with the second side surface 5 form the second cutting area 11.

[0027] The first and second cutting surfaces 12, 14 are designed such that each of the first and second cutting surfaces 12, 14 has a main cutting edge 15 and a flat cutting edge 16.

[0028] The respective main cutting edge 15 extends at the transition between a cutting surface 12, 14 and a side surface 5. That is, in the longitudinal direction of the transition between the respective cutting surface 12, 14 and the adjacent side surface 5.

[0029] The respective face edge 16 extends as a continuation of the main cutting edge 15 at the transition of the cutting surface 12, 14 to an adjacent cutting surface 12, 14. The main cutting edge 15 and the face edge 16 of a cutting surface 12, 14 are designed such that they extend in such a way that the main cutting edge 15 and the face edge 16 of each cutting surface 12, 14 merge into one another. The main cutting edge 15 and the face edge 16 run at an angle of approximately 90° to each other along their straight cutting path and are connected by an arcuate cutting path 17 of the face edge 16.

[0030] According to the invention, the respective cutting surface 12, 14 has a groove 18 extending from the face cutting edge 16 along the main cutting edge 15, which serves to remove and shape chips during the machining of a workpiece.

[0031] As it is Figure 1As shown, the planar cutting edge 16 has a straight area and an arcuate area 17, with the arcuate area 17 transitioning into the main cutting edge 15.

[0032] The rotation of the cutting surfaces 12, 14 relative to the centrally arranged support surface 13 causes the respective face cutting edge 16 to project beyond the adjacent support surface 13. This ensures that the face cutting edge 16 is free and can machine workpieces without interference from the support surface 13.

[0033] Figure 1 This also shows that a support chamfer 19 is provided between the respective main cutting edge 15 and the adjacent side surface 12, 14. This chamfer serves to ensure the stability and longevity of the main cutting edge 15.

[0034] In the illustrated embodiment of the Figure 1The recess 18 extends from the face edge 16 to a rear end 20, the rear end 20 of the recess 18 being still a distance from a rear end 21 of the cutting surface 12, 14. This creates a region located between the rear end 20 of the recess 18 and the rear end 21 of the cutting surface 12, 14, which serves to form the face edge 16 of the adjacent cutting surface 12, 14.

[0035] The depression 18 has an approximately arc-shaped profile, so that its greatest depth is found approximately in the middle when viewed perpendicular to its longitudinal direction. Thus, the depression 18 forms an arc-shaped depression in cross-section perpendicular to its longitudinal direction.

[0036] The rear end of the trough 18 is curved or arc-shaped, so that targeted chip removal can be effectively achieved through the curvature or arc-shaped form.

[0037] Furthermore, it can be seen that the trough 18 is open in the area of ​​the cutting edge 16 towards the adjacent support surface 13 and / or extends into the neighboring support surface 13. The trough 18 is also curved towards the adjacent support surface 13.

[0038] The rear end 21 of the cutting surface 12, 14 is also chamfered and / or rounded relative to the plane of the cutting surface 12, 14 to form a corner radius of the face edge 16 of the adjacent cutting surface 12, 14.

[0039] The Figure 2 shows a holder 3 which accommodates four 8-fold indexable inserts 1, as shown in the exemplary embodiment of the Figure 1 The central bore 7 serves to screw the 8-fold indexable insert 1 to the holder 3. The holder 3 has a receptacle for each 8-fold indexable insert 1, which has a contact area for the contact areas 13. Reference symbol list

[0040] 18-fold indexable insert 2 Cutting arrangement 3 Holder 4 Body 5 Planar parallel side surface 6 Circumferential surface 7 Bore 8 Center axis 9 First cutting area 10 Middle contact area 11 Second cutting area 12 First cutting surface 13 Middle contact surface 14 Second cutting surface 15 Main cutting edge 16 Face cutting edge 17 Cutting edge profile / arcuate area 18 Groove 19 Support chamfer 20 Rear end of the groove 21 Rear end of the cutting surface

Claims

1. An indexable insert which can be used eight times (1) with a base body (4) with two plane-parallel side faces (5) and four circumferential peripheral faces (6), wherein a central core (7) with a central axis (8) through the base body (4) leads from one of the side faces (5) to the other one of the side faces (5) and wherein the base body (4) is formed to be approximately cuboid, wherein the base body (4) can be divided into disc-like regions, the functions of which serve the machining of a workpiece or the attachment of the indexable insert which can be used eight times (1), wherein the base body (4) is split into a first cutting region (9) with the first side face (5), a central attachment region (10) and a second cutting region (11) with the second side face (5) along the central axis (8), wherein the first cutting region (9) and the second cutting region (11) are each twisted about the central axis (8) in a defined angle with regard to the attachment region (10), wherein the peripheral faces (6) are also divided into a first cutting face (12), an attachment face (13) and into a second cutting face (14), respectively, so that the four attachment faces (13) of the peripheral faces (6) form the attachment region (10), the four first cutting faces (12) form the first cutting region (9) together with the first side face (5) and the four second cutting faces (14) form the second cutting region (11) together with the second side face (5), wherein each of the first and the second cutting faces (12, 14) has a main cutting edge (15) and a wiper cutting edge (16), wherein the respective main cutting edge (15) extends at the transition between a cutting face (12, 14) and a side face (5) and wherein the respective wiper cutting edge (16) extends at the transition of the cutting face (12, 14) to an adjacent cutting face (12, 14) and wherein the main cutting edge (15) and the wiper cutting edge (16) of each cutting face (12, 14) transition into one another and wherein the respective cutting face (12, 14) has a trough (18) extending from the wiper cutting edge (16) along the main cutting edge (15) for dissipating and forming chips.

2. The indexable insert which can be used eight times (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the wiper cutting edge (16) has a straight region and an arc-shaped region (17), wherein the arc-shaped region (17) transitions into the main cutting edge (15).

3. The indexable insert which can be used eight times (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the wiper cutting edge (16) protrudes with regard to the adjacently arranged attachment face (13).

4. The indexable insert which can be used eight times (1) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterised in that a support chamfer (19) is provided between the respective main cutting edge (15) and the adjacent side face (5).

5. The indexable insert which can be used eight times (1) according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterised in that the trough (18) extends starting from the wiper cutting edge (16) up to a rear end, wherein the rear end (20) of the trough (18) is away from a rear end (21) of the cutting face (12, 14).

6. The indexable insert which can be used eight times (1) according to claim 5, characterised in that the rear end (20) of the trough (18) is formed to be curved or arcuate.

7. The indexable insert which can be used eight times (1) according to any one of claims 5 or 6, characterised in that the rear end (21) of the cutting face (12, 14) is bevelled and / or rounded in order to form a corner radius of the wiper cutting edge (16) of the adjacent cutting face (12, 14).

8. The indexable insert which can be used eight times (1) according to claim 6, characterised in that the trough (18) is formed to be open in the region of the wiper cutting edge (16) to the attachment face (13) and / or extends into the adjacent attachment face (13).

9. The indexable insert which can be used eight times (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the two cutting regions (9, 11) and the attachment region (10) are each formed to be square-shaped as seen in section perpendicular to the central axis (8).

10. The indexable insert which can be used eight times (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the trough (18) forms a recess which is arcuate in section.