Value Collection DC6004HS Dovetail Cutter 60 Deg Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION DC6004HS is a 60-degree high speed steel dovetail cutter designed for milling dovetail slots and angled undercut features in metal and similar materials. With a 0.5 inch cut diameter and a 0.25 inch cut width, this cutter produces clean, precise dovetail geometry in a single pass. The 3/8 inch shank diameter fits standard collet chucks and end mill holders found on most vertical milling machines. Uncoated bright finish makes edge condition easy to inspect. Machinists and tool-and-die technicians are the primary users for this style of cutter.

This dovetail cutter is suited for job shop, production, and maintenance machining applications where dovetail ways, T-slot undercuts, and angular relief features are required. The 60-degree included angle is a common standard geometry used in fixture plates, sliding dovetail joints, and machine way construction. It is appropriate for use in manual knee mills and CNC vertical machining centers with compatible toolholding.

Key Features

• 60-degree included angle for standard dovetail geometry
• 0.5 inch cut diameter provides sufficient clearance for typical dovetail slot widths
• 0.25 inch cut width for controlled material removal per pass
• High speed steel construction offers toughness and regrindability
• Bright uncoated finish allows easy visual inspection of cutting edges
• 3/8 inch shank diameter fits common collet and end mill toolholding systems

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard tooling selection for vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers equipped with 3/8 inch collet chucks or compatible end mill holders.

Installation Notes

Installation and use should be performed by a qualified machinist familiar with milling cutter safety practices. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is powered down before installing or removing the cutter from the toolholder. Confirm the collet or holder is clean and the shank is fully seated before torquing. Observe appropriate feeds, speeds, and depth-of-cut parameters for high speed steel tooling in the workpiece material being machined.