Harvey Tool 67959 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 67959 is a solid carbide Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling keyseats and slots in shafts and workpieces across metalworking and machining applications. It features a 0.5-inch cutting diameter and a 0.118-inch cutting width, making it suitable for producing standard Woodruff key slots with tight dimensional tolerances. The straight-tooth configuration provides clean, controlled cuts. With a 0.25-inch neck diameter and 0.75-inch neck length, the tool is well-suited for reaching into recessed or restricted areas. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this cutter on vertical milling machines and machining centers where precise keyseat geometry is required.

This cutter is intended for use on ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials including steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials. The bright, uncoated carbide construction makes it a versatile choice for shops that machine a broad range of materials. It is commonly used in production and maintenance machining environments where shaft-to-hub fitment and key retention are critical to the finished assembly.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance across ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• 0.5-inch cutting diameter with 0.118-inch cutting width for standard Woodruff keyseat profiles
• Straight-tooth configuration delivers clean slot geometry with predictable chip load
• 0.25-inch neck diameter and 0.75-inch neck length allow access to recessed cutting locations
• 1/2-inch shank diameter provides positive holding in standard end mill holders and collets
• 6-tooth design balances feed rate capability with surface finish in typical slot-milling operations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style Woodruff keyseat cutter compatible with standard 1/2-inch end mill holders, collet chucks, and Weldon-style holders on vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers. Primary workpiece materials include steel, stainless steel, and cast iron; secondary materials include non-ferrous metals, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists following standard toolholding procedures for arbor or collet-style end mill holders. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before changing or seating the cutter. Confirm runout and tool projection before engaging the cut, as excessive runout will accelerate wear on a keyseat cutter. Follow the machine manufacturer guidelines and applicable shop safety standards when setting feeds and speeds for carbide tooling.