Value Collection 317-0487 Convex Radius Milling Cutter

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 317-0487 is a convex radius milling cutter designed for form milling operations on metalworking mills and manual machining centers. Built from high speed steel with a bright finish, this cutter produces a 3/8-inch convex radius profile in a single pass. The form relieved relief geometry maintains the cutting edge profile through repeated sharpenings, making it a practical choice for shops running production runs of concave grooves, fillets, and contoured surfaces. It mounts via standard arbor connection and is suited for machinists and toolroom professionals working with ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

This cutter is used in horizontal milling setups where a consistent convex radius profile is required across multiple workpieces. Typical applications include producing mating concave grooves, decorative profiles, and functional fillets on steel, aluminum, and similar machinable materials. The 12-tooth configuration provides a balance between chip clearance and surface finish quality, making it appropriate for both roughing and light finishing passes depending on feed rate and depth of cut.

Key Features

• 3/8-inch convex radius profile for single-pass form milling of concave grooves and fillets
• High speed steel construction provides durability across a range of machinable metals
• Form relieved relief geometry preserves the cutter profile through resharpening
• Bright finish reduces surface friction and aids chip evacuation
• 12 teeth deliver balanced chip load between material removal rate and finish quality
• Standard arbor connection for compatibility with common horizontal milling arbors

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard horizontal milling arbors accepting a 1-inch arbor hole diameter, as typical for form milling cutters of this diameter class.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following standard milling machine lockout and energy isolation procedures before mounting or removing cutters. Secure the cutter firmly on the arbor using the appropriate spacers, collars, and arbor nut torqued per the machine manufacturer's specifications. Verify arbor runout before initiating cuts to avoid premature edge wear or profile distortion. Always use appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material and confirm machine guarding is in place before operation.