Value Collection C2200812 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C2200812 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling the semicircular keyseats found in shafts and bores. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, it delivers solid heat and wear resistance during interrupted cuts. The cutter measures 1.5 inches in diameter with a 0.25 inch cutting width and mounts on a 1/2 inch diameter shank. The staggered-tooth configuration reduces chatter and cutting forces, making it suitable for both manual and CNC milling operations. It conforms to ANSI Standard 812 and carries an Old Standard designation of 24.

This cutter is used in machine shops and maintenance environments wherever Woodruff keyseats are required on shafts, gears, pulleys, or similar components. With a 2.25 inch overall length and 16 teeth, it is sized for general-purpose keyseat work on horizontal or vertical milling machines. It is well suited for machinists, tool and die makers, and maintenance mechanics who need a reliable ANSI-dimensioned cutter for standard keyway applications in both production and repair settings.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt HSS construction for improved heat resistance and tool life over standard M2 cutters
• Staggered-tooth design reduces cutting forces and minimizes chatter during keyseat operations
• Conforms to ANSI Standard 812, Old Standard Number 24, for dimensional interchangeability
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for use with standard cutting fluids on a wide range of workpiece materials
• 16 teeth provide smooth surface finish and consistent chip load per tooth
• 1/2 inch straight shank fits standard milling arbors and collet chucks

Compatibility

Designed as an ANSI 812-compliant Woodruff keyseat cutter compatible with horizontal and vertical milling machines accepting a 1/2 inch shank arbor or collet.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Secure the shank firmly in a collet, end mill holder, or keyseat arbor rated for the shank diameter before engaging the spindle. Ensure the workpiece is rigidly clamped and the machine is powered down before mounting or removing the cutter. Use appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material and follow the machine manufacturer's recommended spindle speeds for the cutter diameter and material combination.