Value Collection DC4518HS Dovetail Cutter 45 Degree Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION DC4518HS is a 45-degree dovetail cutter designed for milling dovetail slots and angled features in metal, wood, and composite workpieces. Built from high speed steel (HSS), this cutter delivers reliable edge retention across a range of general-purpose machining applications. It features a 2.25-inch cut diameter and a 1.0625-inch cutting width, making it well suited for medium to large dovetail profiles. The 1-inch shank diameter provides a secure grip in standard milling chucks and collets, reducing vibration and deflection during cutting passes. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this type of cutter on vertical or horizontal milling machines.

This dovetail cutter is appropriate for job shop, production, and maintenance machining environments where standard 45-degree dovetail geometry is required. Typical applications include cutting dovetail ways, slide channels, and interlocking joint profiles. The 2.6875-inch shank length provides adequate reach for most standard milling setups. This cutter is suited for use in both manual mills and CNC milling machines equipped with an appropriate tool holder for a 1-inch shank.

Key Features

• 45-degree included angle for standard dovetail slot geometry
• 2.25-inch cutter diameter for medium to large dovetail profiles
• 1.0625-inch cutting width provides a full-profile pass in a single operation
• High speed steel construction for general-purpose cutting across a range of materials
• 1-inch shank diameter compatible with standard milling chucks and collets
• 2.6875-inch shank length for adequate reach in typical milling setups

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose dovetail cutter for use in milling machines equipped with a tool holder accepting a 1-inch shank diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist. Secure the shank fully in the collet or chuck to the manufacturer-specified engagement depth before beginning any cut. Power down and lock out the milling machine before changing or seating the cutter. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or damage before each use and do not exceed recommended feed and speed parameters for the workpiece material.