Value Collection C1200405 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Hss Ansi 405

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C1200405 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling semicircular keyseats in shafts and mating components. It features a 0.625 inch cut diameter and a 0.125 inch cut width, making it suited for standard Woodruff key slots found in mechanical power transmission assemblies. The staggered tooth configuration reduces cutting forces and helps clear chips during operation. Manufactured from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright uncoated finish, the cutter offers good wear resistance for intermittent and production milling on steel, cast iron, and aluminum. Machinists and tool and die professionals are the primary installers of this type of tooling.

This cutter is used in horizontal and vertical milling machine setups where Woodruff keyseats must be cut to ANSI standard dimensions. It is applicable in job shop, maintenance, and production environments for work on motor shafts, pump shafts, gearbox components, and similar rotating assemblies. The 0.5 inch shank diameter fits standard milling arbors and holders. With an overall length of 2.125 inches, the cutter provides adequate reach for typical shaft keyseating operations without excessive overhang.

Key Features

• Staggered tooth design reduces cutting forces and improves chip evacuation
• 0.625 inch cut diameter and 0.125 inch cut width conform to ANSI 405 standard dimensions
• High speed steel construction provides wear resistance across a range of workpiece materials
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose milling applications
• 8 teeth for balanced cutting action and consistent keyseat finish
• 0.5 inch shank diameter fits standard milling machine arbors and tool holders

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard production cutter conforming to ANSI Standard Number 405 and Old Standard Number 5 for Woodruff keyseat cutters used in horizontal and vertical milling machine setups.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists using a horizontal or vertical milling machine with a properly sized arbor or holder matching the 0.5 inch shank. Secure the cutter firmly and verify runout before beginning the cut. Power down and lock out the machine before mounting or removing the cutter. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tool life and maintain dimensional accuracy.