Value Collection C1200204 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C1200204 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling semicircular keyseats into shafts and mating components. Built from high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it delivers consistent cutting performance in general machining applications. The cutter measures 0.5 inches in diameter with a cutting width of 0.0625 inches and mounts via a 1/2-inch shank. Eight staggered teeth reduce chatter and improve chip evacuation during the cut. With an overall length of 2.0625 inches, it fits standard milling setups without extended-reach adapters. This tool meets ANSI Standard 204 and is sold individually.

This keyseat cutter suits job shops, toolrooms, and production machining environments where shaft keyway work is routine. It is appropriate for use on vertical milling machines and horizontal mills when cutting Woodruff-style keyseats in steel, aluminum, brass, and similar materials. The staggered tooth geometry makes it well-suited for both interrupted cuts and continuous passes in softer to medium-hardness workpiece materials. Machinists and CNC setup techs handling shaft and hub assemblies are the primary installers of this tool.

Key Features

• High speed steel construction provides durability across a range of workpiece materials
• Staggered tooth configuration reduces vibration and improves chip clearance
• 0.5 inches cut diameter and 0.0625 inches cut width match ANSI Standard 204 keyseat dimensions
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for use with standard cutting fluids
• 1/2-inch shank diameter fits common milling arbors and collet systems
• 8-tooth design balances feed rate capacity with surface finish quality

Compatibility

Designed as an ANSI 204 Woodruff keyseat cutter compatible with standard 1/2-inch milling arbors and collet holders used on vertical and horizontal milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Secure the shank fully in the arbor or collet before beginning the cut, and verify runout before engaging the workpiece. Always power down the machine and confirm the spindle has stopped before changing or adjusting the cutter. Use an appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tool life and improve surface finish.