Value Collection C1100405 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Ansi 405

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C1100405 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling semicircular keyseats into shafts and hubs in accordance with ANSI standard 405. The cutter features a 0.625-inch cut diameter and a 0.125-inch cut width, making it suited for producing keyways that accept standard Woodruff keys in light-to-medium duty mechanical assemblies. The shank diameter is 0.500 inches and the overall length is 2.125 inches. Constructed from high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this cutter delivers consistent performance in general-purpose machining operations. Machinists and tool-and-die tradespeople are the primary installers and users of this tool.

This cutter is appropriate for use in manual milling machines and CNC machining centers where keyseat milling is required on shafts, spindles, or similar rotating components. The straight-tooth configuration provides clean entry and exit in softer steels, aluminum, brass, and similar workpiece materials. With 8 teeth and an ANSI 405 designation corresponding to Old Standard Number 5, this cutter integrates into standard Woodruff keyseat tooling setups without modification. It is well suited for job shops, maintenance machining, and production environments requiring a reliable, conforming keyseat profile.

Key Features

• 0.625-inch cut diameter and 0.125-inch cut width conform to ANSI 405 Woodruff keyseat standard
• High-speed steel construction provides durability across a range of common workpiece materials
• Straight-tooth configuration supports clean, consistent keyseat profiles
• 8 teeth for stable cutting action and smooth finish on the keyseat floor
• Bright, uncoated finish allows visual inspection of cutting edge condition
• 0.500-inch shank diameter fits standard milling machine collets and arbors

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or stocking cutter for milling machines equipped with a 0.500-inch collet or arbor, conforming to ANSI Woodruff keyseat standard 405, Old Standard Number 5.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists following standard milling machine setup procedures. Secure the shank firmly in a collet or arbor to the machine manufacturer's specified holding method before operation. Verify spindle speed and feed rate are appropriate for the workpiece material and cutter diameter before engaging the cut. Inspect cutting edges for wear or chipping before each use and replace the cutter if edge integrity is compromised.