Harvey Tool 16732 Dovetail Cutter 60 Degree Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 16732 is a solid carbide dovetail cutter designed for machining dovetail slots and angled undercut features on CNC mills and manual milling machines. It operates at a 60-degree included angle with a 0.500-inch cutter diameter and a 0.250-inch cutting width. The bright uncoated finish makes it well suited for non-ferrous metals, plastics, and composites where coating adhesion or lubricity is not a priority. With three teeth and a 0.010-inch corner radius, this cutter delivers clean, controlled cuts in tight undercut geometries. Machinists and toolroom technicians are the primary users.

This cutter fits standard milling setups requiring angled undercut profiles for T-slots, dovetail slides, fixture locating features, and similar mechanical interlocking geometries. The 0.500-inch shank diameter accepts a wide range of ER collet chucks and end mill holders common in job shop and production environments. It is appropriate for light-to-moderate material removal in applications where a compact, short-reach dovetail geometry is specified. No specific compatible machines are listed by the manufacturer for this part number.

Key Features

• 60-degree included angle for standard dovetail slot profiles
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in precision milling
• Bright uncoated finish suited to non-ferrous and non-metallic materials
• Three-flute geometry balances chip evacuation with surface finish quality
• 0.010-inch corner radius reduces stress concentration at slot corners
• 3.000-inch overall length provides clearance in common fixturing setups

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style solid carbide dovetail cutter compatible with standard 1/2-inch shank milling tool holders including ER collet chucks and end mill holders used on CNC and manual vertical milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician familiar with milling cutter safety practices. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before loading or unloading the cutter in the tool holder. Verify runout at the cutter with a dial indicator before cutting to avoid premature edge chipping. Follow the cutter manufacturer and machine builder recommendations for feeds, speeds, and depth of cut when working with solid carbide tooling.