Dorian Tool 73310165248 Indexable Dovetail Cutter Tdex Insert

Product Description

The DORIAN TOOL 73310165248 is an indexable dovetail cutter designed for machining dovetail slots and angular features on milling machines and machining centers. It accepts TDEX 160308-EN style inserts and holds three inserts simultaneously, allowing efficient material removal at a 60-degree included angle. The 3/4-inch shank diameter provides solid tool-holding engagement, and the 1-7/8-inch maximum cutting diameter suits a range of slot widths. With a 3-inch overall length, this cutter fits standard CAT, BT, and straight-shank toolholders. It is intended for use by machinists and tool-and-die professionals working in job shops, production facilities, or maintenance environments.

This dovetail cutter is suited for creating precision dovetail slots in ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials on vertical or horizontal milling machines. The indexable insert design eliminates the need to regrind the cutter body, allowing operators to swap worn inserts quickly and return the tool to service without resetting geometry. Typical applications include fixture plates, machine slides, T-slot bases, and mechanical assemblies requiring interlocking dovetail features. The cutter is compatible with standard collet chucks and milling arbors sized for a 3/4-inch shank.

Key Features

• 60-degree included angle for standard dovetail slot geometry
• Accepts TDEX 160308-EN indexable inserts - 3 inserts per cutter body
• 3/4-inch shank diameter fits common milling machine toolholders
• 1-7/8-inch maximum cutting diameter for moderate slot widths
• 3-inch overall length provides clearance for typical workpiece setups
• Positive rake geometry: 15-degree rake angle, 10-degree axial rake, 14-degree radial rake

Compatibility

Compatible with TDEX 160308-EN style inserts. Designed as an OEM-style indexable dovetail cutter for use in standard 3/4-inch shank milling toolholders on vertical and horizontal machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing inserts or mounting the cutter body. Secure the shank in a properly sized collet or toolholder to the torque specification of the toolholder manufacturer. Inspect all three insert pockets and seating surfaces for chips or debris before indexing or replacing inserts, and confirm insert clamp screws are seated fully before resuming cuts.