Harvey Tool 68415-C3 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Solid Carbide Altin

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 68415-C3 is a solid carbide Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling keyseat slots in shafts and bores. It features a 0.375-inch cutting diameter and a narrow 0.0312-inch cutting width, making it suited for precision keyseat work where dimensional accuracy is critical. The straight-tooth configuration provides clean, controlled cuts, and the AlTiN coating improves heat resistance and tool life in ferrous and hard materials. With a 3/8-inch shank diameter and a 2.5-inch overall length, it mounts directly in standard end mill holders or collet chucks on vertical mills and machining centers. This cutter is typically installed and operated by machinists and tool-and-die professionals.

This cutter is used in precision machining environments where Woodruff keyseats must be cut to close tolerances in shafts, spindles, or other rotating components. It is well suited for both manual vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers. The 0.0312-inch cutting width corresponds to a standard Woodruff key slot width, making it a direct-application tool for fitting standard Woodruff keys in mechanical assemblies. With 6 teeth on the cutter body, it delivers a balance of chip clearance and surface finish appropriate for ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials.

Key Features

• 0.375-inch cutting diameter for standard Woodruff keyseat applications
• 0.0312-inch (1/32-inch) cutting width matches standard Woodruff key slot dimensions
• Solid carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance over high-speed tool steel alternatives
• AlTiN coating improves thermal resistance and extends tool life in ferrous materials
• Straight-tooth configuration for clean slot entry and controlled chip formation
• 6-tooth cutter body balances chip evacuation with surface finish quality

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard 3/8-inch shank end mill holders, collet chucks, or side-lock holders on vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers capable of accepting a 3/8-inch shank tool.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation of this cutter should be performed by a qualified machinist familiar with milling machine setup and toolholding practices. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before mounting or removing the cutter from its holder. Verify runout at the shank and cutter body before cutting to maintain dimensional accuracy in the keyseat slot. Feed rates and spindle speeds should be selected based on workpiece material and machine rigidity; consult the manufacturer cutting data for this specific tool geometry.