Description
Tool specifications and key size
| TECHNICAL DATA | |
|---|---|
| Tool type | NFRh shank-type milling cutter |
| Standard | DIN 850 A |
| Cutting diameter D | Ø16.5 mm |
| Cutting section width b | 3.0 mm |
| Shank diameter d | Ø10.0 mm |
| Shank length l | 40 mm |
| Overall length L | 56.0 mm |
| Number of cutting edges z | 6, straight teeth |
| Material | HSS |
| Key size | 3x6.5 per DIN 6888 |

Tool construction and application limits
T-slot cutter 16.5x3.0 mm DIN 850 A, type NFRh, is used for Woodruff keyseats in shaft ends. The Ø16.5 mm disc, 3.0 mm thick, plunges radially and reproduces an arcuate slot bottom with a radius of 8.25 mm in the shaft.
Six straight cutting edges work around the disc periphery and on both faces. The neck behind the disc has no cutting edges yet transmits all the cutting torque – the cutter must therefore be plunged radially only; axial entry, as with a drill, breaks the neck.
Both names are used interchangeably in the trade, but the standards distinguish them. DIN 850 are cutters for Woodruff keyseats in shafts, while T-slots in milling machine tables per DIN 650 are cut with cutters DIN 851 of types NFRs and NFRg.
Selecting the tool to match the key size
The slot produced by this cutter has a diameter of 16 mm and accepts a Woodruff key 3x6.5 per DIN 6888; the 0.5 mm difference between the tool and the slot falls within the standard's tolerance zone. Plunge the disc to 5.3 mm for series A or 5.6 mm for series B. The standard specifies this key size for shaft ends Ø12–17 mm, where torque is transmitted by another element – a taper or shrink fit – and the key locates the angular position.
Clamping: collet ER-32 with an insert for Ø10.0 mm. The plain straight shank has no clamping flat – with the disc fully engaged, a drill chuck can release the tool and ruin the slot. Uncoated HSS works up to approximately 275 HB; above this, use the HSSE (HSS-Co5) version.
Conservative values by ISO 513 groups
| Workpiece material | vc [m/min] | fz [mm/tooth] | n [rpm] | vf [mm/min] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Structural steel up to 275 HB | 20–30 | 0.023–0.038 | 386–579 | 53–132 |
| P Quenched and tempered alloy steel | 15–25 | 0.023–0.038 | 289–482 | 40–110 |
| M Stainless steel 304 / 316 | 9–18 | 0.023–0.043 | 174–347 | 24–90 |
| K Gray cast iron | 18–30 | 0.023–0.043 | 347–579 | 48–149 |
| N Aluminum, brass | 25–50 | 0.023–0.048 | 482–965 | 67–278 |
For structural steel, use vc = 25 m/min – at a diameter of 16.5 mm, this gives 482 rpm. Calculate the feed rate from vf = fz × z × n: at fz = 0.030 mm and 6 cutting edges, the result is 87 mm/min. Chips exit through the same slot that supplies coolant, so direct the emulsion along the slot and maintain a generous flow.
Selection, clamping and slot dimensions
Woodruff key 3x6.5 per DIN 6888 – a segment with a diameter of 16 mm and a width of 3.0 mm.
DIN 6888 specifies the diameter of the arcuate keyseat in the shaft with a deviation of +0.5 mm. A cutter with a diameter of 16.5 mm produces a slot within this tolerance zone – this is a standard dimension, not a wear allowance.
To 5.3 mm in series A or 5.6 mm in series B per DIN 6888. Select the series together with the keyway depth in the hub – values from the two series must not be mixed.
Yes, with reduced cutting parameters: vc 9–18 m/min and cooling with an emulsion containing an EP additive. Stainless steel work-hardens under the cutting edge, so maintain a constant feed without dwelling in the slot.
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