Patent classifications
G
G05
G05B
2219/00
G05B2219/30
G05B2219/49
G05B2219/49322
G05B2219/49322
Machining tool utilizing a supercritical coolant
A machining tool is provided having an insert that includes one or more interface surfaces configured to interact with a workpiece. The machining tool also has one or more distribution passages located within the insert. The one or more distribution passages are situated and sized to direct a fluid to the one or more interface surfaces while maintaining the fluid above a pressure at which the fluid exists in a supercritical state.