Hertel 45677036 Solid Carbide Chucking Reamer 0.496 in

Product Description

The HERTEL 45677036 is a solid carbide chucking reamer designed for precision hole finishing in metalworking and machining applications. With a 0.496-inch diameter and six straight flutes, it produces tight-tolerance bores with consistent surface finish. The straight shank mounts directly in a drill chuck or collet holder on manual or CNC equipment. Right-hand cutting direction and a bright finish are standard. Overall length is 4 inches, with a 1.5-inch flute length. Solid carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance suited to ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials. The part weighs approximately 0.13 pounds.

This reamer is used in machine shop, toolroom, and production-floor environments where a drilled or bored hole must be brought to a precise final diameter. Typical applications include finishing clearance holes, bearing bores, and pin holes in steel, cast iron, aluminum, and similar materials. It is intended for use in machining centers, knee mills, drill presses, and lathes equipped with a standard chuck or collet. The 0.496-inch diameter places it in the 0.4000 to 0.4999-inch reamer diameter range, making it appropriate for close-tolerance fitting work where standard drill sizing is insufficient.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and extended tool life in production use
• Six straight flutes for smooth cutting action and consistent finish in short-chipping materials
• Straight shank compatible with standard drill chucks and collet holders
• Right-hand cutting direction for conventional spindle rotation
• Bright finish suitable for general-purpose reaming without coating-related dimensional offset
• Compact 4-inch overall length for use in tight setups or short-travel spindles

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style solid carbide chucking reamer for use in any machine tool equipped with a chuck or collet capable of accepting a straight shank in the 0.496-inch diameter class.

Installation Notes

This reamer is installed and serviced by machinists and toolroom technicians. Before mounting, ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down or locked out per applicable safety procedures. Secure the straight shank firmly in a drill chuck or precision collet to minimize runout, which directly affects finished bore quality. Apply appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material, and never exceed the recommended feed and speed parameters for solid carbide tooling in the given material.