Value Collection DC6004CO Dovetail Cutter 60 Degree Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION DC6004CO is a 60-degree dovetail cutter designed for milling dovetail slots and angled undercuts in ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel, this cutter handles harder materials and elevated cutting temperatures better than standard M2 HSS tooling. It features a 1/2-inch cutter diameter, a 7/32-inch (0.2188-inch) cutting width, and a 3/8-inch shank diameter. The bright, uncoated finish is standard for cobalt-grade tooling that will be resharpened in the field. Machinists and tool-and-die technicians use this cutter on manual mills and CNC machining centers wherever a precise 60-degree dovetail form is required.

This cutter is suited for job shop, maintenance, and production applications requiring dovetail slots for ways, slides, and fixture components. The 60-degree included angle is a common standard for machine tool dovetail ways and general-purpose dovetail joinery in metal. The 3/8-inch shank fits standard end mill holders and collet chucks commonly found on Bridgeport-style knee mills and compact CNC vertical machining centers. It is appropriate for use in both prototype work and short-run production where consistent dovetail geometry is critical.

Key Features

• 60-degree included angle produces standard dovetail slot geometry for ways and slides
• M42 cobalt high-speed steel construction provides improved heat and wear resistance over standard M2 HSS
• 1/2-inch cutter diameter with 7/32-inch cutting width for moderate-depth dovetail features
• 3/8-inch shank diameter fits common end mill holders and ER collet chucks
• Bright uncoated finish allows for easy resharpening and is compatible with most cutting fluids

Compatibility

Designed as a standard dovetail cutter for use in any mill or machining center accepting a 3/8-inch shank toolholder; fits ER collet chucks, set-screw end mill holders, and side-lock holders with appropriate bore size.

Installation Notes

Installation and use of this cutter should be performed by a qualified machinist. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before inserting or removing the cutter from the holder. Verify shank seating depth and holder runout before cutting, as excessive runout accelerates tool wear and degrades slot geometry. Use appropriate cutting fluid or coolant for the workpiece material, and never exceed the cutter manufacturer recommended feed and speed parameters for cobalt HSS tooling.