Harvey Tool 16808-C3 Dovetail Cutter 90 Degree Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 16808-C3 is a solid carbide dovetail cutter designed for machining precise 90-degree dovetail slots and undercuts in metalworking and toolmaking applications. With a 0.125-inch cut diameter and a 0.040-inch cutting width, this cutter is built for tight, detail-oriented work where dimensional accuracy is critical. The TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride) coating improves heat resistance and surface hardness, extending tool life in ferrous and hardened materials. The 0.125-inch shank keeps the tool compatible with standard collets and toolholders. Machinists and toolmakers install this cutter in CNC machining centers or manual mills requiring controlled, repeatable undercut profiles.

This dovetail cutter is suited for small-scale precision work in die and mold making, fixture fabrication, and general machining where tight-tolerance dovetail features are required. The 90-degree included angle makes it a direct fit for standard dovetail geometry. With only 2 cutting teeth, chip clearance is optimized for fine passes in confined slots. It is most commonly used in metalworking shops on CNC vertical machining centers handling steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and similar materials.

Key Features

• 90-degree included angle for standard dovetail slot geometry
• Solid carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance in demanding cuts
• TiAlN coating extends tool life by improving heat and oxidation resistance at elevated cutting temperatures
• 0.040-inch cutting width suited for narrow, detail-critical undercut profiles
• 0.010-inch corner radius reduces stress concentration at the cutting edge
• 2-flute design promotes chip evacuation in confined slot environments

Compatibility

Designed for use in CNC machining centers and manual mills accepting a 0.125-inch shank diameter. Suitable for machining ferrous metals, hardened steels, aluminum, and similar materials requiring dovetail undercut features.

Installation Notes

This cutter is installed by a machinist or toolmaker into a compatible collet or end mill holder accepting a 0.125-inch shank. Ensure the toolholder is properly tightened and runout is minimized before cutting, as small-diameter carbide tooling is sensitive to deflection and imbalance. Power down the spindle completely before changing or inspecting the cutter. Avoid interrupted cuts or excessive side loads that can chip the carbide at this diameter.