Patent attributes
A cutting tool comprising a tool holder (2) with a pocket (22) and a cutting insert (3) in the shape of a polygon having at least three side surfaces (33, 34, 35). The pocket (22) is provided with a base support surface (24) and at least two lateral support surfaces (25, 26). The cutting insert (3) is releaseably securable in the pocket (22) with two side surfaces of the insert (34, 35) abutting the two lateral support surfaces (25, 26) of the pocket (22). At least one of the side surfaces (33, 34, 35) and at least one of the lateral support surfaces (25, 26) are provided with a notch (37) and a complimentary rib element (28) extending in an axial direction of the insert and interacting for providing an end stop of the cutting insert (3) in the pocket (22).
