The Pluto 28.5 x 12 x 10 x 71 x 10 x 11 mm Woodruff Key Slot Cutter is a high-quality milling tool designed specifically for cutting Woodruff key slots in various components such as shafts, gears, pulleys, and other machine parts where Woodruff keys are used. These types of keys are commonly employed in rotating machinery to securely lock components to shafts, ensuring proper alignment and preventing slippage. The Pluto Woodruff Key Slot Cutter is engineered to provide precise keyway cuts with minimal effort, delivering reliable and repeatable performance in a range of applications.
Key Features:
- Woodruff Key Slot Cutter for Precise Keyway Milling:
- This cutter is designed to produce Woodruff keyways, which are widely used to secure rotating parts like gears, pulleys, and flywheels to shafts in a variety of industrial applications.
- Pluto Woodruff Key Slot Cutters are designed to create clean, accurate, and consistent keyways that meet the necessary tolerances for Woodruff keys.
- Optimized Cutting Dimensions:
- Diameter (D): 28.5 mm
- Width of Cut (W): 12 mm
- Length of Cut (L): 10 mm
- Overall Length (OAL): 71 mm
- Shank Diameter: 10 mm
- Keyway Width: 11 mm
- These dimensions are designed to fit standard Woodruff keys and provide the required depth and width for accurate slot creation in shafts and related components.
- Durable and High-Performance Materials:
- The Pluto Woodruff Key Slot Cutter is typically manufactured from High-Speed Steel (HSS) or Carbide materials:
- HSS (High-Speed Steel): Suitable for a variety of general-purpose milling applications, offering toughness, heat resistance, and flexibility for cutting a broad range of materials.
- Carbide: Offers superior hardness, wear resistance, and the ability to handle higher cutting speeds, making it ideal for cutting harder materials or for use in high-production environments.
- Stable Cutting Action for Precision:
- The precision-ground teeth and 10 mm shank diameter provide stable cutting action, reducing tool deflection and vibration during the cutting process.
- This ensures accurate keyway cuts and minimizes deviations, even when making deeper cuts, which is critical for ensuring the fit and function of Woodruff keys.
- Efficient Chip Removal:
- The flute design of the cutter is engineered to allow efficient chip removal, which helps to keep the cutting area clear of debris, reducing the risk of tool overheating and promoting extended tool life.
- The efficient removal of chips also results in cleaner cuts, reducing the need for post-machining finishing operations.
- Wide Application Range:
- Machinery Manufacturing: Commonly used for cutting Woodruff key slots in shafts, gears, and other machine parts where keyways are essential for secure assembly and alignment.
- Automotive and Power Transmission: Ideal for gears, flywheels, pulleys, and other components in automotive and power transmission applications.
- General Manufacturing: Suitable for use in general-purpose milling operations where keyways are needed for secure component assembly.
- Tool Compatibility:
- The 10 mm shank diameter ensures the cutter fits securely into a variety of tool holders and milling machines, including CNC machines, horizontal mills, and vertical mills, ensuring ease of use and adaptability for various machining setups.
Technical Specifications:
- Diameter (D): 28.5 mm
- Width of Cut (W): 12 mm
- Length of Cut (L): 10 mm
- Overall Length (OAL): 71 mm
- Shank Diameter: 10 mm
- Keyway Width: 11 mm
- Material Options: High-Speed Steel (HSS) or Carbide
- Tool Type: Woodruff Key Slot Cutter
Benefits:
- Precision Cutting: Designed to produce accurate and consistent Woodruff key slots, ensuring a perfect fit for Woodruff keys and optimal locking and alignment of components.
- Durable Construction: Made from HSS or Carbide, the cutter ensures long-lasting performance, even when used in high-speed or high-temperature cutting operations.
- Stable and Efficient Cutting: The cutter’s precision-ground teeth and sturdy shank minimize tool deflection and vibration, leading to smoother and more stable cutting, even at deeper depths.
- Longer Tool Life: The cutter’s efficient chip removal and high-quality materials result in extended tool life, reducing the frequency of tool changes and increasing productivity.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications, from machinery manufacturing to automotive and power transmission, making it a versatile tool for any workshop.
Applications:
- Machinery Manufacturing: Ideal for cutting Woodruff key slots in shafts, gears, and other components used in machinery and industrial equipment where keyways are required to secure rotating parts.
- Automotive Industry: Commonly used for creating keyways in automotive components like gears, flywheels, and pulleys, where secure attachment via Woodruff keys is critical.
- Power Transmission Systems: Perfect for cutting Woodruff keyways in gears, shafts, flywheels, and other components used in power transmission systems for industries such as manufacturing, mining, and construction.
- General Milling Operations: Suitable for keyway cutting in a variety of components requiring secure fit for Woodruff keys in general manufacturing applications.
Summary:
The Pluto 28.5 x 12 x 10 x 71 x 10 x 11 mm Woodruff Key Slot Cutter is a precision cutting tool designed for creating Woodruff key slots in a wide variety of components, such as shafts, gears, and pulleys. Whether used in machinery manufacturing, automotive, or power transmission systems, this cutter is ideal for ensuring that Woodruff keys fit securely, preventing slippage and improving the overall performance of the machinery. Made from durable HSS or Carbide, the cutter offers long tool life, stable cutting action, and efficient chip removal, making it a reliable tool for high-precision applications. With its versatile design and precise cutting capabilities, the Pluto Woodruff Key Slot Cutter is an essential tool for producing high-quality keyways in various industries.
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