Hertel 83246918 Chucking Reamer 15/32 in Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HERTEL 83246918 is a solid carbide chucking reamer designed for precision hole finishing in machining operations. With a 15/32 inch (0.4688 inch decimal) diameter and a tight diameter tolerance of 0.0000 to 0.0003 inches, this reamer produces accurate, consistent hole sizes in a single pass. The straight-flute, right-hand-cut geometry suits through-hole reaming in a wide range of materials. It is installed using a standard drill chuck or collet holder and is the go-to choice for machinists and toolroom professionals running manual or CNC machine tools.

This reamer fits typical production and toolroom applications where close-tolerance holes are required. The 4 inch overall length and 1-3/8 inch flute length make it appropriate for shallow to moderate-depth holes in ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces. The bright, uncoated solid carbide construction performs well in materials where a coated tool is not specified. It ships as a single unit and is suited for job shops, maintenance machinists, and production floor use where hole size accuracy is critical.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction delivers rigidity and dimensional stability in demanding cuts
• Diameter tolerance of 0.0000 to 0.0003 inches ensures close-tolerance hole finishing
• Six-flute straight configuration provides smooth, consistent chip flow in through-hole applications
• Right-hand cutting direction compatible with standard machine spindle rotation
• Straight cylindrical shank seats securely in drill chucks and collet holders
• Bright, uncoated finish suits applications where coating is not required or specified

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style chucking reamer for use in drill presses, milling machines, lathes, and CNC machining centers equipped with a standard straight-shank chuck or collet system accepting a 15/32 inch diameter tool shank.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before inserting or removing the reamer from the chuck or collet. Ensure the shank is fully seated and the chuck or collet is torqued to the machine manufacturer's specification before starting the spindle. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tool life and maintain hole-size accuracy.