Value Collection C2200404 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C2200404 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for machining semicircular keyseats in shafts and related components. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this cutter delivers heat resistance and edge retention under demanding cutting conditions. It features a 0.5-inch cut diameter, a 0.125-inch cut width, and a staggered-tooth configuration across 8 teeth that helps reduce chatter and improve chip evacuation. The 0.5-inch shank mounts directly into standard milling machine collets or arbors. This tool is suited for machinists, toolmakers, and maintenance technicians working on keyseat milling operations in general metalworking environments.

This cutter conforms to ANSI Standard Number 404 (Old Standard Number 3), making it a recognized size in standard keyseat milling applications. It is commonly used in manual knee mills and CNC vertical machining centers for cutting Woodruff keyseats in steel, cast iron, and similar ferrous materials. The overall length of 2.125 inches keeps the tool compact for close-tolerance work. Each unit is sold individually with a minimum order quantity of one, making it practical for single-job procurement or toolroom restocking.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt high-speed steel construction for improved heat and wear resistance
• Staggered tooth configuration across 8 teeth reduces chatter and aids chip clearance
• 0.5-inch cut diameter and 0.125-inch cut width for ANSI 404 keyseat profiles
• Bright, uncoated finish — ready to use out of the package
• 0.5-inch shank diameter fits standard collets and milling machine arbors
• Compact 2.125-inch overall length suits tight setups and close-tolerance cuts

Compatibility

Conforms to ANSI Standard Number 404 (Old Standard Number 3). Designed as a standard Woodruff keyseat cutter for use in manual and CNC vertical milling machines equipped with a 0.5-inch collet or compatible arbor.

Installation Notes

Installation and use of this cutter should be performed by qualified machinists familiar with milling machine operation and cutting tool safety. Secure the shank fully in the collet or arbor and verify runout before cutting. Power down and de-energize the machine before changing or adjusting tooling. Do not exceed the recommended speed and feed ranges for cobalt HSS cutters in the workpiece material being machined.