James C Courtney

Author:

James F. Courtney

ISBN #:

0023893400

Author:

James F. Courtney

ISBN #:

0256025746

Author:

James F. Courtney

ISBN #:

0256082294

Author:

James F. Courtney

ISBN #:

0801611806

Author:

James F. Courtney

ISBN #:

0873936639

US Patent:

6574527, Jun 3, 2003

Filed:

Oct 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/680009

Inventors:

James C. Courtney - Jeannette PA
Daniel C. Statler - Greensburg PA
Kenneth J. Topka - Cairnbrook PA
Gerald L. Woods - Bedford PA

Assignee:

Kennametal Inc. - Latrobe PA

International Classification:

G06F 1900

US Classification:

700179

Abstract:

A tiered level cutting system and method that guides a user through the process of selecting an appropriate tool or adapter for specific cutting conditions and/or applications. The cutting system may include a plurality of blocks, one or more sleeves for each block, and a plurality of cutting tools. The method includes the steps of selecting a block for a users particular operation, optionally, selecting a sleeve based on the selected block, and selecting a cutting tool based on the selected sleeve. The cutting system is selected based upon the type of machinery and cutting environment. The block is selected based upon the particular operation. Operation categories may include severe, heavy, medium and light based upon conditions. The cutting tool is selected based upon the shape and carbide content. The steps can be performed in most any suitable order.

US Patent:

20030200003, Oct 23, 2003

Filed:

May 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/441828

Inventors:

James Courtney - Jeannette PA, US
Daniel Statler - Greensburg PA, US
Kenneth Topka - Cairnbrook PA, US
Gerald Woods - Bedford PA, US

International Classification:

G06F019/00

US Classification:

700/179000

Abstract:

A tiered level cutting system and method that guides a user through the process of selecting an appropriate tool or adapter for specific cutting conditions and/or applications. The cutting system may include a plurality of blocks, one or more sleeves for each block, and a plurality of cutting tools. The method includes the steps of selecting a block for a user's particular operation, optionally, selecting a sleeve based on the selected block, and selecting a cutting tool based on the selected sleeve. The cutting system is selected based upon the type of machinery and cutting environment. The block is selected based upon the particular operation. Operation categories may include severe, heavy, medium and light based upon conditions. The cutting tool is selected based upon the shape and carbide content. The steps can be performed in most any suitable order.