Value Collection 79-1855-C Woodruff Keyseat Cutter

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 79-1855-C is a solid carbide Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling keyseats and slots in rotating shafts and mating components. The cutter features a 16.00 mm cutter diameter and a 2.00 mm cutting width, with a straight tooth configuration and 10 teeth ground from micrograin carbide stock. An AlTiN coating extends tool life by reducing heat buildup and friction at the cutting edge. The shank connection type provides rigid, concentric tool holding in standard collet chucks and end mill holders. This tool is installed and operated by machinists and toolroom technicians working on precision machined components.

The 79-1855-C is suited for keyseat milling operations on steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, and titanium workpieces. Its micrograin carbide substrate and AlTiN coating make it appropriate for both conventional and high-speed machining centers. The 7.00 mm neck diameter and 12.70 mm shank diameter support reach into recessed features while maintaining rigidity. Overall tool length is 76.50 mm. Typical applications include shaft keyway production, broach relief slots, and similar form-milling tasks in job shops and production environments.

Key Features

• Solid micrograin carbide construction for wear resistance and dimensional stability
• AlTiN coating reduces cutting-edge temperatures and extends tool life in ferrous and exotic alloy cuts
• 16.00 mm cutter diameter with 2.00 mm cutting width for precise keyseat geometry
• 10 straight teeth provide consistent chip load per tooth across a wide range of feed rates
• 12.70 mm shank diameter with no Weldon flat for balanced, symmetric tool holding
• Compatible with ISO material groups P, M, K, N, and S workpiece materials

Compatibility

Designed as a shank-type Woodruff keyseat cutter for use in standard collet chucks and end mill holders that accept a 12.70 mm shank diameter on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or qualified toolroom operator should install and run this cutter. Power down and lock out the spindle before loading or removing any rotary cutting tool. Seat the shank fully in the holder and tighten to the holder manufacturer's specified torque using calibrated tooling. Verify runout with a dial test indicator before beginning the cut, and confirm spindle speed and feed rate are within the cutter manufacturer's published parameters for the workpiece material.