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Abstract

A unitary bore forming and threading tool for producing a variety threaded bores having chamfers and counterbores without a need for tool changes. The improved took preferably includes a shaft of predetermined axial length and having proximal and distal ends, a shank located adjacent the proximal end, a holemaking element located adjacent the distal end, and a threadmill portion located axially between the bit and the shank. The holemaking element further includes a chamfering surface and an end cutting surface. The disclosed tool and method enable creation of a variety of bores such as chamfers, counterbores, and threaded bores by producing bore portions of selectively determined distinct diameters by sequentially axially feeding the tool into the workpiece along distinct tool paths without changing tools. If desired, one or more of the bore portions can be threaded with the threadmill by moving the threadmill in a selectively determined helical or nonhelical path.

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First Claim