Harvey Tool 887050 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter 1.5 in Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 887050 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling keyseat slots in shafts and bores. Built from brazed solid carbide with a bright, uncoated finish, it delivers consistent performance in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The cutter features a 1.5-inch cutting diameter and a narrow 0.125-inch cutting width, making it suitable for precise keyseat work where slot width tolerance is critical. A 1/2-inch shank diameter with a Weldon flat provides secure tool-holder engagement and minimizes slippage under cutting load. Machinists and toolroom technicians are the primary users of this tool.

This keyseat cutter is used in machine shops, production environments, and toolroom settings for cutting Woodruff keyseats on shafts, spindles, and similar rotating components. Its 16 straight teeth and 3.125-inch overall length make it well-suited for horizontal and vertical milling machines as well as compatible CNC machining centers. The bright, uncoated carbide surface performs across a range of workpiece materials without requiring specialized coolant chemistry.

Key Features

• Brazed solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance
• 1.5-inch cutting diameter with a 0.125-inch cutting width for precise keyseat slots
• 16 straight teeth for clean, consistent slot geometry
• Weldon flat on the 1/2-inch shank for positive drive and reduced pullout risk
• Bright, uncoated finish compatible with a broad range of workpiece materials
• 3.125-inch overall length providing adequate reach for standard shaft keyseat applications

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard milling machine setups and CNC machining centers that accept a 1/2-inch shank with a Weldon flat, suitable for Woodruff keyseat cutting operations on shafts and rotating components.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by qualified machinists familiar with milling operations and proper tool-holder torque practices. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before inserting or removing the cutter. Secure the Weldon flat setscrew against the flat on the shank before commencing any cut. Follow the machine tool manufacturer and workplace safety guidelines for speeds, feeds, and coolant application when running solid carbide tooling.