Value Collection C1200605 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C1200605 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling the semicircular keyseats that accept Woodruff keys in shafts and hubs. Built from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, it features a staggered tooth configuration that reduces chatter and improves chip evacuation during cutting. The cutter measures 0.625 inches in diameter with a cutting width of 0.1875 inches and mounts via a 1/2 inch shank. Overall length is 2.1875 inches. With 8 teeth and conformance to ANSI Standard 605 (Old Standard 61), this cutter delivers consistent keyseat geometry for precision shaft work.

This cutter is suited for use in manual milling machines and CNC machining centers where Woodruff keyseat operations are performed on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Typical applications include keyway cutting in power transmission shafts, hubs, and mechanical assemblies across maintenance, repair, and production machining environments. The HSS construction handles a broad range of work materials at moderate cutting speeds. It is commonly used by machinists and tool-and-die professionals in job shops and industrial maintenance settings.

Key Features

• Staggered tooth configuration reduces chatter and improves chip flow during keyseat milling
• High speed steel construction provides durability across ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Bright, uncoated finish — ready for use or compatible with aftermarket coatings
• Conforms to ANSI Standard 605 (Old Standard 61) for standardized keyseat geometry
• 1/2 inch shank diameter compatible with standard milling machine collets and arbors
• 8-tooth design balances cutting efficiency with surface finish quality

Compatibility

Designed as an ANSI 605 standard Woodruff keyseat cutter, compatible with milling machines and machining centers equipped with a 1/2 inch collet or matching arbor. Conforms to Old Standard Number 61 for dimensional interchangeability with other ANSI-compliant tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation should be performed by a qualified machinist. Secure the shank firmly in a properly sized collet or arbor and verify runout before cutting. Power down the machine and lock out energy sources before mounting or removing the cutter. Follow the machine manufacturer guidelines for spindle speed and feed rate based on work material — do not exceed the tool or machine rated limits.