Value Collection C2200202 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C2200202 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling keyseat slots in shafts and hubs to ANSI standard 202 dimensions. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel, it delivers a 0.25 inch cut diameter and a 0.0625 inch (1/16 inch) cut width with a staggered-tooth configuration that reduces chatter and improves chip evacuation during interrupted cuts. The 1/2 inch straight shank fits standard milling machine collets and arbors. Machinists and toolmakers rely on this cutter for accurate, repeatable keyseat profiles on precision shafts. The bright, uncoated finish is suitable for general-purpose metalworking applications.

This cutter is used in machine shops, maintenance repair, and production environments where Woodruff keyseat slots are required in steel, stainless, and non-ferrous materials. It is rated as ANSI 202 (Old Standard 201) and is appropriate for use on manual knee mills, CNC machining centers, and horizontal milling machines equipped with a 1/2 inch collet or arbor. The 2-1/16 inch overall length provides adequate reach for standard shaft-mounting operations without excessive overhang.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt HSS construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard M2 tooling
• Staggered-tooth geometry reduces cutting forces and minimizes chatter on deep or interrupted cuts
• ANSI 202 standard dimensions ensure compatibility with standard Woodruff key sizes
• Bright uncoated finish for use across a broad range of workpiece materials
• 1/2 inch shank diameter fits common milling collets and shell mill arbors
• 6-tooth configuration balances chip load per tooth with surface finish quality

Compatibility

Designed for use as an ANSI 202 (Old Standard 201) Woodruff keyseat cutter on milling machines equipped with a 1/2 inch collet or arbor; specific machine compatibility depends on the spindle tooling available in the installation.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by a qualified machinist familiar with milling machine operation and tooling setup procedures. Secure the shank firmly in a properly sized collet or arbor and verify runout before cutting. Always power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing cutters or adjusting tool height. Feed rates and spindle speeds should be selected based on workpiece material and machine rigidity; consult a standard speeds-and-feeds reference for cobalt HSS tooling.