Indexable cutting tools convert the cutting edge of the entire cutting tool into an independent cutting insert. In the process of machining, the friction between the cutting edge and the cutting material will generate high temperature, which leads to the damage of the cutting edge. Thanks to the design of indexable cutting tools, the cutting insert can be replaced directly, which reduces a large amount of material waste.
The hardest part of changing the entire tool into indexable cutting tools is the recognition of the positioning of the cutting insert and the design of the clamping mechanism. For example, the screw clamping mechanism is a remarkable invention that uses a micro eccentric structure to generate a force to tighten the cutting insert to the tool holder, eliminating the previous problem of inaccurate positioning of the cutting insert.
We believe that the invention of the eccentric screw plays a critical role in the miniaturization of today’s indexable cutting tools, and we hope that soon there will be new tools invented to take the cutting tool industry to the next level.