Harvey Tool 965415 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter 0.75in Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 965415 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for cutting keyseat slots in shafts and mating components across a range of ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials. Built from brazed solid carbide with a bright, uncoated finish, it features a 0.75 inch cut diameter and a narrow 0.031 inch (1/32 inch) cut width, making it well suited for precision keyseat work where tight dimensional tolerances are required. The straight tooth configuration and 6-flute design provide clean, controlled cuts. Overall length is 3.031 inches. This cutter is installed and operated by machinists and toolroom technicians on manual or CNC milling machines.

The 965415 is intended for use on steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials. The 3/8 inch shank diameter provides a secure connection to standard collet or end mill holders on milling machines. Typical applications include keyseat slot production on drive shafts, gear shafts, and similar power transmission components in job shop, production, and maintenance machining environments.

Key Features

• Brazed solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance across ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces
• 0.75 inch cut diameter with 0.031 inch cut width for narrow keyseat slots
• Straight tooth configuration with 6 teeth for controlled chip formation
• 3/8 inch shank diameter fits standard collet and end mill holders
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose keyseat cutting
• 3.031 inch overall length provides clearance reach in typical milling setups

Compatibility

Rated for primary workpiece materials including steel, stainless steel, and cast iron, with secondary suitability for non-ferrous metals, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials. No Weldon flat on shank.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation of Woodruff keyseat cutters should be performed by qualified machinists familiar with milling machine setup and toolholding procedures. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and de-energized before installing or removing the cutter. Verify shank seating depth and holder runout before cutting. Follow the cutter manufacturer and machine builder guidelines for feed rate, spindle speed, and depth of cut to avoid tool deflection or breakage on this narrow-width geometry.