Value Collection DC6011CO Dovetail Cutter 60 Deg Cobalt M42

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION DC6011CO is a 60-degree dovetail cutter designed for milling dovetail slots and angular undercuts in metalworking applications. Constructed from M42 cobalt high-speed steel, this cutter delivers good wear resistance and heat resistance during interrupted cuts and harder material operations. It features a 1.375-inch cut diameter, a 0.5625-inch cutting width, and a 0.625-inch shank diameter. The bright, uncoated finish is suitable for general-purpose dovetail milling where coating is not required. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this cutter in standard vertical or horizontal milling machines.

This dovetail cutter is intended for use in job shops, maintenance machining environments, and production milling operations where angular undercut slots are required. The 60-degree included angle is a common standard geometry used in fixturing, T-slot work, and dovetail slide applications. The 0.625-inch shank fits standard collet and end mill holders found on most knee mills and CNC vertical machining centers. It is suited for cutting aluminum, mild steel, alloy steel, and similar machinable materials.

Key Features

• 60-degree included angle for standard dovetail slot geometry
• 1.375-inch cut diameter for medium-to-large dovetail profiles
• 0.5625-inch cutting width provides the undercut depth needed for most dovetail applications
• M42 cobalt HSS construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard M2 HSS
• Bright, uncoated finish — ready to run without additional surface treatment
• 0.625-inch shank diameter fits common collet and end mill holder systems

Compatibility

Designed as a standard dovetail cutter for use in vertical and horizontal milling machines accepting a 0.625-inch shank diameter toolholder or collet.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or qualified toolroom technician should install this cutter in an appropriate collet or end mill holder, ensuring the shank is fully seated and the drawbar or retention mechanism is properly secured before operation. Power down and lock out the milling machine spindle before changing tooling. Verify runout with a dial indicator after installation to minimize cutter deflection and premature wear. Use appropriate cutting fluid or coolant for the workpiece material to extend cutter life.