Cutting bit, cutting tool and method for machining, especially rotationally symmetrical work piece surfaces

The present invention relates to a cutting bit, a cutting tool and a method for machining. A cutting bit has the basic form of a prism, including two substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces and at least three lateral surfaces running substantially perpendicular to the top and bottom surfaces. A cutting edge is embodied in the transition area from at least one of the lateral surfaces to the top or bottom surface and wherein the at least one lateral surface has alternate projecting and recoiling sections viewed from above or from below. Effective main cutting edges are embodied at least in the area of the projecting sections, and wherein optionally secondary cutting edges extend from the relatively projecting main cutting edges backwards along the recoiling sections for at least at a given cutting depth.