Harvey Tool 22231-C3 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 22231-C3 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling keyseat slots in shafts and bores on CNC machining centers and manual mills. It features a 0.1875-inch cut diameter and a 0.031-inch cut width, making it suited for small-scale keyway work requiring tight dimensional accuracy. The cutter is machined from solid carbide and coated with AlTiN (aluminum titanium nitride) for heat resistance and extended tool life at elevated cutting speeds. With 6 straight teeth and a 3/16-inch shank diameter, it connects directly to standard collet systems. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this cutter in applications where a precise, narrow keyseat profile is required.

This cutter is used in precision machining environments for cutting Woodruff keyseats in steel, stainless, aluminum, and other machinable materials. Its compact cut diameter and narrow width make it appropriate for small-diameter shaft work in both prototype and production settings. The straight tooth configuration produces a clean, flat-bottomed slot profile. It is well suited for job shops, maintenance machining, and OEM part manufacturing where keyseat geometry must meet close tolerances.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in demanding cuts
• AlTiN coating improves heat resistance and extends tool life at higher surface speeds
• 0.1875-inch cut diameter with 0.031-inch cut width for narrow Woodruff keyseat profiles
• 6 straight teeth for consistent, flat-bottomed slot geometry
• 3/16-inch shank diameter fits standard ER and straight-bore collet systems
• 2-inch overall length provides clearance for most standard setups

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style Woodruff keyseat cutter compatible with standard 3/16-inch collet and shank-mount toolholders used on CNC machining centers and manual milling machines.

Installation Notes

This cutter is installed by machinists using standard collet toolholders; ensure the shank is fully seated and the collet nut is torqued per the toolholder manufacturer specification. Power down and lock out the spindle before changing tooling. Use appropriate cutting fluid or coolant for the workpiece material to avoid premature coating wear. Verify keyseat dimensions with a gauge after the first pass before completing the full depth of cut.