Value Collection SM1500032 Chucking Reamer 1/2 in Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SM1500032 is a straight-cylindrical shank chucking reamer designed to finish-ream drilled holes to precise tolerances in metalworking applications. Built from cobalt steel, it handles harder workpiece materials and elevated cutting temperatures that would break down standard high-speed steel tooling. The reamer measures 1/2 inch (0.5000 inch) in diameter with an overall length of 8 inches and a 2-inch flute length. Six right-hand spiral flutes provide smooth, efficient material removal and help evacuate chips cleanly during the cut. The bright, uncoated finish is suitable for use with cutting fluids. Machinists, toolroom operators, and production floor personnel install this reamer in drill presses, lathes, and CNC machining centers.

This chucking reamer is used in metalworking and machine shop environments where hole finishing to close diameter tolerances is required. The straight-cylindrical shank seats directly into standard drill chucks, collet chucks, and reamer holders without additional adapters. Typical applications include finishing bored or drilled holes in ferrous metals, stainless steel, and harder alloys where a cobalt grade is preferred over standard HSS. It is suited for both manual machine operation and light production runs.

Key Features

• Cobalt steel construction resists heat and wear when cutting harder ferrous and stainless materials
• 0.5000 inch finished diameter for precise hole sizing
• 6 right-hand spiral flutes for efficient chip evacuation and smooth finish
• 8-inch overall length provides reach for deeper setups or extended-reach holders
• 2-inch flute length suited to standard hole depths in typical machining operations
• Bright uncoated finish compatible with a wide range of cutting fluids and lubricants

Compatibility

Designed as a standard chucking reamer for use in drill presses, lathes, and machining centers equipped with drill chucks, collet chucks, or reamer holders accepting a straight-cylindrical shank at 1/2 inch diameter.

Installation Notes

Chucking reamers are installed and removed by qualified machinists or toolroom personnel. Power down and lock out the machine spindle before changing tooling. Seat the straight-cylindrical shank fully and securely in the chuck or holder before beginning the cut. Always apply an appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material, and never run a reamer in reverse, as reversal damages the cutting edges.