Value Collection C1615016 T-slot Cutter 9/16 in Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C1615016 is a high speed steel T-slot cutter designed for milling T-slots in machine tables, fixtures, and workholding components. With a 9/16-inch cutter diameter and a 15/64-inch cutting width, this cutter produces slots sized for 1/4-inch T-slot bolts. The staggered tooth configuration reduces cutting forces and helps clear chips during the milling operation. The 1/2-inch shank diameter fits standard end mill holders and collet chucks found on vertical milling machines and machining centers. Overall length is 2-19/32 inches, keeping the tool compact and rigid in the spindle.

This T-slot cutter is suited for job shops, tool rooms, and maintenance operations where machine table T-slots need to be cut or restored. It handles the second-pass slotting operation after a straight end mill or slot drill has opened the initial channel. Applications include milling new T-slots in steel, cast iron, and aluminum fixture plates, as well as repair work on worn or damaged table slots. The 15/64-inch width accommodates standard 1/4-inch bolt heads in typical workholding setups.

Key Features

• High speed steel construction provides toughness across a range of workpiece materials
• Staggered tooth configuration reduces cutting load and improves chip evacuation
• 9/16-inch cutter diameter sized for 1/4-inch T-slot bolt applications
• 1/2-inch shank diameter compatible with standard milling machine collets and end mill holders
• Neck diameter of 0.2656 inches provides clearance for the slot channel during the cut
• Compact 2-19/32-inch overall length supports rigidity and minimizes deflection

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit T-slot cutter for vertical milling machines and machining centers equipped with 1/2-inch collet or end mill holder tooling, cutting T-slots for 1/4-inch T-slot bolts.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or trained mill operator should install and run this cutter. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before securing the shank in the tool holder. Use a proper draw bar torque or collet nut torque procedure per the machine tool manufacturer specifications. T-slot cutting is typically a two-step process: first cut the vertical channel with a straight end mill, then follow with this T-slot cutter at a controlled feed rate to avoid tool overload.