Harvey Tool 986032 Dovetail Cutter 20 Degree 1/2 in Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 986032 is a solid carbide dovetail cutter designed for milling dovetail slots and undercut features in a wide range of workpiece materials. Built with a 20-degree included angle and a 0.5-inch cutting diameter, this tool produces accurate dovetail profiles in a single pass. The 1/2-inch shank diameter provides rigid tool holding, and the 3-inch overall length suits standard milling machine and CNC machining center setups. With 3 cutting teeth and an uncoated solid carbide construction, it is suited for shops running ferrous and non-ferrous materials where a general-purpose edge is preferred over a specialty coating. Machinists and toolroom professionals are the primary installers and operators of this cutter.

This dovetail cutter is used in production machining, toolroom work, and prototype operations where dovetail slots, locking features, or undercut grooves are required. It fits applications in both manual milling and CNC environments. The 20-degree angle is a standard geometry for dovetail ways, fixture plates, and mechanical interlocking features in both ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces. No specific OEM machine model compatibility is stated in the product data.

Key Features

• 20-degree included angle for standard dovetail slot geometry
• 0.5-inch cutting diameter and 0.5-inch cutting width for consistent material removal
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance
• Uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose machining applications
• 3 cutting teeth for balanced chip load in dovetail milling
• 1/2-inch shank diameter compatible with standard collet and end mill holders

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose solid carbide dovetail cutter with a 1/2-inch shank, compatible with standard ER collets, end mill holders, and milling chucks used in manual mills and CNC machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation should be performed by a qualified machinist familiar with milling cutter setup and CNC or manual mill operation. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before mounting or removing the cutter. Secure the shank firmly in a clean, properly sized collet or tool holder to minimize runout. Follow the machine tool manufacturer and tooling manufacturer guidelines for feed rate and speed selection appropriate to the workpiece material.