Value Collection C1200213 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C1200213 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 features a staggered tooth configuration that reduces cutting forces and produces a cleaner seat profile. The cutter measures 0.375 inches in cut diameter and 0.125 inches in cut width, with a 0.5 inch shank diameter and an overall length of 2.125 inches. Six staggered teeth provide efficient chip evacuation during the cut. This tool conforms to ANSI Standard 403 and is cataloged under Old Standard Number 213, making it straightforward to cross-reference against engineering drawings and job specifications.

This keyseat cutter is suited for use on manual milling machines and CNC machining centers in job shop, maintenance, and production environments. It is typically used by machinists and tool-and-die technicians cutting keyways in steel, aluminum, and similar materials for shaft-and-hub assemblies. Its 0.5 inch shank fits standard R8, NMTB, and end mill holders commonly found in vertical milling setups. The compact overall length of 2.125 inches allows access in most standard setups without extended-reach toolholders.

Key Features

• Staggered tooth configuration reduces cutting forces and improves chip flow
• High speed steel construction provides wear resistance across a range of work materials
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose keyseat milling
• Conforms to ANSI 403 for dimensional consistency and cross-reference compatibility
• 0.5 inch shank fits widely available milling machine toolholders
• Six teeth balance cutting speed with chip clearance in semicircular keyseat applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Woodruff keyseat cutter per ANSI 403, compatible with vertical milling machines and machining centers equipped with 0.5 inch shank toolholders. Cross-references to Old Standard Number 213.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Secure the shank firmly in a collet or end mill holder and verify runout before cutting. Always bring the spindle to a complete stop before measuring or adjusting the workpiece. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the work material to extend tool life and maintain dimensional accuracy.