Harvey Tool 16724-C3 Dovetail Cutter 60 Degree Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 16724-C3 is a solid carbide dovetail cutter designed for milling angled undercut features in metal and composite workpieces. It runs a 60-degree included angle with a 3/8-inch cut diameter and a 3/16-inch cutting width, making it well suited for tight-tolerance dovetail slots and T-slot undercutting operations. The cutter carries a Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) coating that improves heat resistance and extends tool life in ferrous and hardened materials. With 3 cutting teeth and a 0.010-inch corner radius, it delivers clean entry and consistent chip load on each pass. Machinists and toolroom technicians working in CNC milling environments are the primary users of this tool.

This dovetail cutter is used in CNC vertical machining centers and manual knee mills where precise angled undercuts are required. Typical applications include cutting dovetail ways, creating locking slide features, and machining undercut grooves in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and similar materials. The 3/8-inch shank diameter fits standard collet and end mill holders commonly found in production and job shop environments. The TiAlN finish makes it particularly effective in dry or minimal-lubrication cutting conditions where heat buildup is a concern.

Key Features

• 60-degree included angle for standard dovetail slot geometry
• 3/8-inch cut diameter with 3/16-inch cutting width for compact undercut profiles
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and dimensional stability under load
• TiAlN coating for extended tool life in ferrous and hardened materials
• 3 cutting teeth with 0.010-inch corner radius for controlled chip load and clean finish
• 3/8-inch shank diameter for broad collet and holder compatibility

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard 3/8-inch collets and end mill holders in CNC vertical machining centers and manual milling machines. No specific model compatibility was provided by the manufacturer for this SKU.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician familiar with CNC or manual milling operations. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe state before loading or unloading the cutter. Seat the shank fully into a clean, undamaged collet or end mill holder and torque the retention mechanism to the tool holder manufacturer's specification. Inspect the TiAlN coating and cutting edges for chips or damage before each use, and do not use the cutter if any edge chipping is present.