A cutting tool assembly is provided for removing flash portions and gates
from a molded article. The cutting tool assembly includes a holder device
including an upper plate, a cylindrical collar, and a bearing disposed
between the upper plate and the cylindrical collar to allow movement of
the cylindrical collar relative to the upper plate. The cutting tool
assembly further includes a cutting member fixedly secured to the
cylindrical collar wherein movement of the cylindrical collar relative to
the upper plate provides the cutting member with degrees of rotational
freedom to float relative to the molded article during trimming of the
flash portions and gates.