Value Collection C2200304 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C2200304 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling semicircular keyseats into shafts and mating components. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it delivers reliable performance in harder workpiece materials where standard HSS tooling falls short. The cutter features a staggered-tooth configuration across 8 teeth, which reduces cutting forces and improves chip evacuation. It measures 0.5 inches in cut diameter, 0.0938 inches (3/32 inch) in cut width, and 2.0938 inches in overall length. The 0.5-inch shank diameter mounts directly into standard milling machine collets or tool holders. This tool is intended for use by machinists and toolmakers in production and maintenance environments.

This keyseat cutter is suited for cutting Woodruff keyseats in shaft work on manual knee mills, CNC vertical machining centers, and toolroom lathes with milling attachments. It conforms to ANSI standard 304, Old Standard Number 2, making it a direct fit for applications requiring dimensionally standardized Woodruff key slots in precision shaft and hub assemblies. Typical applications include drive shaft keyseating, power transmission component fitting, and general machine repair work across industrial maintenance and manufacturing settings.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt high-speed steel construction for improved hardness and heat resistance over standard HSS
• Staggered-tooth design across 8 teeth reduces cutting forces and promotes smooth chip flow
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids in standard milling operations
• Conforms to ANSI 304, Old Standard Number 2 for dimensionally verified Woodruff keyseat geometry
• 0.5-inch shank diameter for compatibility with standard milling collets and tool holders
• 0.0938-inch (3/32 inch) cut width for precise, narrow keyseat milling

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Woodruff keyseat cutter conforming to ANSI 304 (Old Standard Number 2), suitable for use in any milling machine or machining center that accepts a 0.5-inch shank diameter toolholder.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation should be performed by a qualified machinist. Secure the shank firmly in a properly sized collet or end mill holder before starting the spindle. Ensure the workpiece is clamped rigidly to prevent movement during the keyseat cut. Apply an appropriate cutting fluid for cobalt tooling to extend tool life and maintain surface finish quality.