Harvey Tool 22618-C3 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Solid Carbide Altin

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 22618-C3 is a solid carbide Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling keyseat slots in shafts and workpieces requiring precise keyway geometry. It features a 0.5 inch cutting diameter and a 0.045 inch cutting width, making it well suited for tight-tolerance slot work in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The AlTiN coating provides elevated heat resistance and extended tool life in dry or semi-dry cutting conditions. With 8 straight teeth and a 1/2 inch shank, this cutter mounts directly into standard end mill holders or collet chucks on CNC machining centers and manual mills. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install and run this cutter in production and maintenance applications.

This keyseat cutter is used in applications where a Woodruff key slot must be cut to precise width and depth in round stock, shafts, or close-tolerance components. It is appropriate for both prototype and production work on CNC vertical machining centers and manual knee mills. The straight tooth configuration provides clean, controlled cuts in a range of materials. With a 3 inch overall length, the cutter offers adequate clearance for most standard shaft diameters without excessive overhang. This tool is a common choice in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and precision manufacturing environments.

Key Features

• 0.5 inch cutting diameter sized for standard Woodruff keyseat dimensions
• 0.045 inch cutting width for precise, tight-tolerance keyway slots
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance
• AlTiN coating for heat resistance and extended tool life in dry cutting
• 8 straight teeth for clean slot geometry and controlled chip load
• 1/2 inch shank for compatibility with standard end mill holders and collet chucks

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard 1/2 inch end mill holders or collet chucks on CNC vertical machining centers and manual milling machines capable of accepting straight-shank rotary cutting tools.

Installation Notes

This cutter is installed and operated by machinists familiar with rotary cutting tool setup and milling machine operation. Secure the shank fully into the holder or collet chuck and verify runout before cutting. Always power down and lock out the spindle before changing tooling. Follow the tool manufacturer and machine manufacturer guidelines for feed rate, spindle speed, and depth of cut appropriate to the workpiece material and setup rigidity.