Value Collection C1615020 T-slot Cutter Hss 5/16 Bolt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C1615020 is a high speed steel T-slot cutter designed for milling T-slots in machine tables, fixtures, and workholding components. The cutter measures 21/32 inches in diameter with a 17/64 inch cutting width, sized to cut slots that accept 5/16 inch T-slot bolts. The staggered tooth configuration reduces cutting load and helps clear chips during passes. A 1/2 inch shank diameter provides solid tool holding in standard milling chucks and collets. This tool is used by machinists and tool-and-die professionals working on manual or CNC knee mills and vertical machining centers.

This T-slot cutter is suited for creating T-slots in mild steel, aluminum, and similar machinable materials where standard bolt-retention grooves are required. Typical applications include fabricating or refurbishing machine table T-slots, building custom fixturing plates, and producing workholding components that need to retain standard T-slot hardware. The 5/16 inch bolt size targets common light-to-medium-duty fixturing standards.

Key Features

• High speed steel construction for resistance to wear in general-purpose milling operations
• Staggered tooth configuration reduces cutting forces and improves chip evacuation
• 21/32 inch cutter diameter sized for 5/16 inch T-slot bolt acceptance
• 17/64 inch cutting width for precise slot depth control
• 1/2 inch shank diameter fits standard milling collets and end mill holders
• 2-11/16 inch overall length with 1-13/16 inch shank length for reach and rigidity

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose T-slot cutter for use in manual and CNC milling machines accepting a 1/2 inch shank, sized for 5/16 inch T-slot bolt applications.

Installation Notes

Install the cutter in a properly sized collet or end mill holder rated for the 1/2 inch shank diameter. Ensure the spindle and work area are fully powered down and at rest before tool changes. Use appropriate speeds and feeds for the workpiece material and cutter diameter to avoid tool deflection or breakage. T-slot milling operations typically require multiple passes starting with a standard end mill to rough out the vertical slot before the T-slot cutter makes the final undercut pass.