Harvey Tool 990112-C3 Dovetail Cutter 10 Degree Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 990112-C3 is a solid carbide dovetail cutter designed for precision undercut milling operations in metalworking and machining applications. With a 10-degree included angle and a cutter diameter of 0.1875 inches (3/16 inches), it produces clean, accurate dovetail slots used for workholding, sliding features, and interlocking geometry. The cutting width measures 0.25 inches (1/4 inches), and the tool carries a Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) coating that improves heat resistance and tool life at elevated cutting speeds. With 2 cutting teeth and a 2-inch overall length, this cutter is suited for tight-clearance work in CNC milling centers and manual mills alike.

This dovetail cutter is used in precision machining environments where undercut profiles are required in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, engineering plastics, and composite materials. The 3/16-inch shank diameter allows it to seat in standard collet systems. The TiAlN finish makes it appropriate for dry or minimal-lubrication cutting strategies at moderate to high spindle speeds. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals working in job shops, production facilities, and toolrooms are the primary installers of this tool.

Key Features

• 10-degree included angle for standard dovetail profile geometry
• Solid carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance
• Titanium Aluminum Nitride coating improves thermal resistance and extends tool life
• 3/16-inch shank diameter compatible with standard collet chucks and toolholders
• 2-tooth design suited for light material removal and finish passes in tight geometries
• Compact 2-inch overall length allows use in setups with limited Z-axis clearance

Compatibility

Designed for use in CNC milling machines and manual mills equipped with collet systems accepting a 3/16-inch shank diameter. Suitable for dovetail slot applications in metalworking, toolroom, and precision machining operations.

Installation Notes

This tool is installed by machinists into a compatible collet or toolholder before mounting in the spindle. Ensure the machine is fully stopped and the spindle is locked before tool changes. Confirm runout and shank seating before beginning a cut. Follow the tool manufacturer and machine builder guidelines for speed and feed selection appropriate to the workpiece material and depth of cut.