Value Collection C12001208 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C12001208 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling semicircular keyseats into shafts and mating components. Built from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, it delivers consistent cutting performance in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The cutter features a 1-inch cutting diameter, a 0.375-inch cutting width, and a staggered-tooth configuration with 10 teeth that reduces chatter and promotes smoother chip evacuation. It mounts via a 1/2-inch straight shank and has an overall length of 2.375 inches. This tool conforms to ANSI standard 1208 and is used by machinists and tool-and-die professionals in both production and maintenance applications.

This cutter is suited for creating Woodruff keyseats on shafts in automotive, industrial, and general machining environments. The staggered tooth geometry makes it appropriate for horizontal or vertical milling machines where surface finish quality and dimensional accuracy are required. It is a practical choice for job shops and maintenance facilities cutting standard keyways to ANSI 1208 tolerances. The 10-tooth count balances material removal rate with finish quality across a range of spindle speeds and feeds.

Key Features

• High speed steel construction for durability across ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Staggered tooth configuration with 10 teeth reduces chatter and improves surface finish
• Conforms to ANSI standard 1208 (Old Standard 152) for dimensional compliance
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose milling applications
• 1/2-inch straight shank for compatibility with standard milling machine collets and arbors
• Compact 2.375-inch overall length for use in tight setups

Compatibility

Designed as an ANSI 1208-compliant Woodruff keyseat cutter for use on standard horizontal and vertical milling machines accepting a 1/2-inch shank. Conforms to Old Standard Number 152.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist. Secure the shank fully in a collet or milling chuck rated for the shank diameter before operation. Ensure the workpiece is firmly clamped and the spindle speed and feed rate are set per the machine manufacturer and tooling guidelines for HSS cutters. Never exceed the rated cutting parameters for the cutter material or workpiece hardness.