Hertel 59904649 Chucking Reamer 1/2 in Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HERTEL 59904649 is a solid carbide chucking reamer designed for precision hole finishing in metalworking and machining applications. Built with a 6-flute spiral configuration and right-hand cutting direction, this reamer delivers consistent bore sizing with smooth surface finishes. The straight cylindrical shank allows direct chuck mounting on lathes, drill presses, and CNC machining centers. At 4 inches overall length with a 1-1/2 inch flute length, the tool is sized for short to medium depth bores requiring tight diameter tolerances. Solid carbide construction provides superior hardness and wear resistance compared to high-speed steel alternatives, making it well-suited for harder workpiece materials.

This chucking reamer is intended for production and maintenance machining environments where hole diameter accuracy is critical. Typical applications include finishing drilled or bored holes to final size in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as hard plastics and composites. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this reamer using standard chuck toolholding in manual or CNC setups. The 0.5000 inch nominal diameter targets a commonly required bore size across industrial and precision mechanical assemblies.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for extended tool life and resistance to wear in hard materials
• 6-flute spiral design promotes chip evacuation and smooth surface finish in the bore
• Right-hand spiral and right-hand cutting direction for standard lathe and CNC spindle rotation
• Straight cylindrical shank for universal compatibility with standard chuck toolholding
• 1/2 inch nominal diameter (0.5000 inch decimal) for precise finished bore sizing
• 4 inch overall length with 1-1/2 inch flute length suitable for short to medium depth holes

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style chucking reamer for use in standard chuck toolholding on lathes, drill presses, and CNC machining centers accepting straight cylindrical shank tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling professional. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before inserting or removing the reamer from the toolholder. Secure the straight shank firmly in a precision drill chuck or collet to minimize runout, which directly affects bore diameter accuracy. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tool life and maintain surface finish quality.