Value Collection M205303201 Woodruff Keyseat Cutter

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION M205303201 is a Woodruff keyseat cutter designed for milling the semicircular keyseats used in shaft-and-hub assemblies. Built from M42 cobalt high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this cutter delivers good wear resistance in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. It features a 0.5-inch cutting diameter and a narrow 0.0625-inch cutting width, making it well suited for precision keyseat work where tight dimensional tolerances are required. The straight-tooth configuration provides clean, direct cutting action. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this cutter on manual or CNC milling machines.

This keyseat cutter is used in general machining and manufacturing environments wherever Woodruff keyseats must be cut into shafts, spindles, or similar rotating components. Typical applications include repair shops, production machine shops, and maintenance facilities working with standard ANSI keyseat dimensions. The cutter conforms to ANSI standard number 204 and carries Old Standard designation 1, making it straightforward to specify against existing engineering drawings that reference those standards.

Key Features

• M42 cobalt high-speed steel construction for improved heat and wear resistance
• 0.5-inch cutting diameter with 0.0625-inch cutting width for narrow, precise keyseats
• Straight-tooth configuration for direct, efficient material removal
• Bright, uncoated finish compatible with a wide range of cutting fluids
• 10 teeth for consistent chip load distribution
• Conforms to ANSI standard 204, Old Standard 1 for straightforward drawing callout

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style Woodruff keyseat cutter conforming to ANSI standard 204 for use on milling machines accepting a 0.5-inch shank diameter arbor or collet.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists. Secure the cutter in the appropriate arbor or collet and verify runout before cutting. Ensure the workpiece is firmly clamped and the machine spindle speed is set per manufacturer recommendations for the cutter diameter and material being cut. Always power down and de-energize the machine before changing cutters or adjusting workholding.