Cleveland C44522 Tool Bit Blank M2 Hss 5/8in Square Ground

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C44522 is an M2 high speed steel tool bit blank designed for machinists and toolroom professionals who need a precision-ground starting stock for custom cutting tools. Measuring 5/8 inch wide by 5/8 inch high with a 4-1/2 inch overall length, this square-profile blank arrives ground on all faces, providing a consistent surface ready for profile grinding into lathe bits, form tools, or special-purpose cutters. M2 high speed steel delivers a reliable balance of wear resistance and toughness across a broad range of cutting applications. A 10-degree bevel angle is included, reducing the grinding work required before use.

This blank is well suited for tool-and-die shops, production machining environments, and maintenance toolrooms that require one-off or low-volume custom tooling. It is commonly used to fabricate single-point turning tools, threading tools, or specialty form tools for manual and CNC lathes. Machinists working in job shops and training environments will find the square cross-section straightforward to hold and grind to final geometry on a bench or surface grinder.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for strong wear resistance and edge retention
• Square cross-section: 5/8 inches wide by 5/8 inches high for easy fixturing during grinding
• 4-1/2 inch overall length provides adequate shank depth for most standard tool holders
• Factory-ground surfaces reduce prep time before profile grinding
• 10-degree bevel angle ground in, giving a head start on clearance geometry
• Sold individually, suitable for single-tool fabrication or replacement

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose tool bit blank for use in standard square-shank tool holders accepting 5/8 inch tooling on manual and CNC lathes.

Installation Notes

Tool bit blanks are ground to final geometry by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician using a bench grinder, surface grinder, or tool and cutter grinder. Secure the blank firmly in an appropriate grinding fixture or tool rest before shaping. Wear appropriate eye protection and follow shop safety protocols during all grinding operations. Verify finished tool geometry and clearance angles before mounting in a tool holder and taking a cut.