Value Collection C2100304 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Cobalt M42

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C2100304 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling Woodruff keyseats in shafts and mechanical components. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel, this cutter handles tough ferrous materials with good wear and heat resistance. It features a straight tooth configuration with 8 teeth and a 0.5-inch cutting diameter paired with a 0.0938-inch cutting width. The 0.5-inch shank diameter provides solid tool-holder engagement. With an overall length of 2.0938 inches, it fits standard vertical milling setups. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this cutter on manual knee mills and CNC machining centers for precise keyseat work.

This cutter is suited for producing Woodruff keyseats in general machining, maintenance, and repair applications across job shops, production facilities, and industrial maintenance departments. It conforms to ANSI Standard 304 and is classified as Old Standard Number 2, making it a direct fit for applications specifying those standards. Typical materials cut include mild steel, alloy steel, and similar ferrous metals where M42 cobalt tooling is the appropriate grade. The bright, uncoated finish is standard for general-purpose keyseat cutting operations.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt high-speed steel construction for improved hardness and heat resistance over standard M2 tooling
• Straight tooth configuration with 8 teeth for consistent chip load and smooth keyseat finish
• 0.5-inch cutting diameter and 0.0938-inch cutting width for standard Woodruff keyseat profiles
• Conforms to ANSI 304, Old Standard Number 2 for drop-in standard fitment
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose ferrous machining
• 0.5-inch shank diameter for use in standard collet chucks and milling arbors

Compatibility

Designed as an ANSI 304 / Old Standard Number 2 Woodruff keyseat cutter for use in standard vertical milling machine setups accepting a 0.5-inch shank diameter tool holder.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists on powered milling equipment. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before mounting or removing the cutter from the arbor or collet chuck. Secure the shank firmly to the specified torque for your tool-holding system before beginning the cut. Inspect the cutter for chipping or wear before each use and replace any damaged tool immediately to prevent workpiece damage or injury.