Value Collection C12001010 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C12001010 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling semicircular keyseats into shafts and mating components. It features a 1.25-inch cutting diameter and a 0.3125-inch cutting width, making it suitable for ANSI 1010 standard Woodruff key slots. The staggered-tooth configuration reduces cutting forces and improves chip evacuation during milling operations. The cutter is manufactured from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish. It mounts via a 1/2-inch diameter shank and measures 2.3125 inches in overall length. Machinists and tool and die professionals use this cutter on manual or CNC milling machines to produce accurate, dimensionally consistent keyseats in steel, aluminum, and similar materials.

This cutter is intended for use in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and production environments where Woodruff key connections are specified. It conforms to ANSI standard number 1010 and Old Standard designation D, which define the cutter geometry, key slot dimensions, and tolerances for Woodruff keyseat applications. The staggered-tooth design is particularly well suited for deeper cuts and tougher materials where a standard straight-tooth cutter may chatter or load up. It is sold as a single unit and is appropriate for both job shop and production use.

Key Features

• Staggered-tooth configuration reduces cutting forces and improves chip flow compared to straight-tooth designs
• Conforms to ANSI 1010 standard and Old Standard designation D for consistent Woodruff keyseat geometry
• High speed steel construction provides good wear resistance across a range of workpiece materials
• Bright, uncoated finish allows visual inspection of cutting edge condition
• 14 teeth provide a balance of feed rate capability and surface finish quality
• 1/2-inch shank diameter is compatible with standard milling machine arbors and collet holders

Compatibility

Designed as an ANSI 1010 standard Woodruff keyseat cutter suitable for milling machines equipped with a 1/2-inch shank arbor or collet system.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist on a horizontal or vertical milling machine. Secure the cutter firmly in the arbor or collet and verify runout before beginning the cut. Power down and lock out the machine before mounting or removing the cutter. Do not exceed the recommended feed and speed parameters for high speed steel cutters in the material being machined.