Harvey Tool 22355 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 22355 is a solid carbide Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling keyseat slots in shafts and workpieces. It features a 0.25-inch cutting diameter and a 0.055-inch cutting width, making it suited for precise, narrow keyway cuts in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The straight-tooth configuration provides clean, controlled cuts with six flutes for consistent chip evacuation. With a bright, uncoated finish and a 0.25-inch shank diameter, this cutter mounts directly in standard collet chucks or tool holders. Total overall length is 2.5 inches. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals rely on this geometry for tight-tolerance keyseat work on manual and CNC milling machines.

This cutter is used in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and production environments where keyseat slots must be milled into shafts, spindles, and similar cylindrical components. The compact 0.25-inch cut diameter suits small shaft applications. The solid carbide construction supports higher spindle speeds and longer tool life compared to high-speed steel alternatives, making it a practical choice for both one-off and repeat production keyseat operations on materials ranging from mild steel to aluminum.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for extended tool life and higher cutting speeds
• 0.25-inch cutting diameter with 0.055-inch cutting width for narrow keyseat geometry
• Straight-tooth configuration with 6 teeth for consistent, clean slot cuts
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for a wide range of workpiece materials
• 0.25-inch shank diameter for compatibility with standard collet and milling tool holders
• 2.5-inch overall length provides adequate reach for most shaft keyseat applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style Woodruff keyseat cutter for use in standard 0.25-inch collet chucks and milling tool holders on manual knee mills and CNC machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians. Secure the shank firmly in a collet or milling chuck and verify runout before cutting. Power down and lock out the spindle before changing or inspecting the cutter. Do not exceed the recommended speed and feed parameters for solid carbide tooling in the material being machined, and inspect the cutting edges for chipping before each use.