Hertel 45677051 Chucking Reamer 0.5005 in Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HERTEL 45677051 is a solid carbide chucking reamer designed to bring bored or drilled holes to a precise finished diameter. With a cutting diameter of 0.5005 inches, it is intended for applications requiring close-tolerance hole finishing in metal workpieces. The straight cylindrical shank mounts directly in a chuck, making it compatible with standard drill presses, CNC machining centers, and lathes. The six-flute, straight-flute geometry provides smooth, consistent material removal with a right-hand cutting direction. At 4 inches overall length with a 1.5-inch flute length, this tool is suited for through-holes and shallow blind-hole applications in production and job-shop environments.

This chucking reamer is used in metalworking and machining operations where hole diameter accuracy and surface finish are critical. Typical applications include finishing holes in steel, cast iron, aluminum, and similar machinable metals. The solid carbide construction makes it a strong choice for harder materials or higher-speed cutting compared to high-speed steel alternatives. It is commonly specified by machinists, tool-and-die makers, and CNC operators working to tight dimensional tolerances in both prototype and production runs.

Key Features

• 0.5005-inch cutting diameter for precise, close-tolerance hole finishing
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity, wear resistance, and longer tool life in hard materials
• Six straight flutes with right-hand cutting direction for smooth, consistent stock removal
• Straight cylindrical shank for direct chuck mounting on drill presses, lathes, and CNC equipment
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for use with a wide range of cutting fluids and materials
• 4-inch overall length with 1.5-inch flute length for versatility in standard hole-depth applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard chucking reamer for use in any machine tool equipped with a compatible chuck accepting a straight cylindrical shank of the appropriate diameter.

Installation Notes

This reamer is installed by a qualified machinist or CNC operator. Ensure the machine spindle and chuck are clean and free of debris before seating the shank to maintain runout accuracy. Always apply an appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tool life and achieve the target surface finish. Do not use this reamer as a drill to remove significant stock; reamers are finishing tools and should only be used to remove a small amount of remaining material from a pre-bored or pre-drilled hole.