Cleveland C44625 M2 Hss Tool Bit Blank 3/8x1/2x6 in

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C44625 is a rectangle-ground tool bit blank machined from M2 high speed steel. It measures 3/8 inches wide, 1/2 inches high, and 6 inches in overall length. Tool bit blanks are unsharpened stock used by machinists and toolroom operators to grind custom single-point cutting tools, form tools, and lathe bits to a specific geometry. M2 high speed steel provides a strong balance of hardness, wear resistance, and toughness suitable for general-purpose cutting and interrupted-cut applications. The ground finish on this blank ensures consistent dimensional accuracy across the cross-section, reducing setup time when profiling on a tool grinder.

The C44625 is suited for use in manual lathes, turret lathes, and toolroom machines where a custom-ground tool profile is required. Typical applications include turning, boring, threading, and form-tool work on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Machinists and tool grinders working in production shops, maintenance facilities, and toolrooms will find this blank a direct-grind starting point for a wide range of cutting geometries. The 6-inch overall length allows multiple regrinds before the blank is consumed.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for hardness and wear resistance in general-purpose cutting
• Rectangle ground cross-section at 3/8 inches wide by 1/2 inches high for consistent dimensional accuracy
• 6-inch overall length provides material for multiple regrinds over service life
• Ground finish reduces stock removal time when profiling on a bench or surface grinder
• Sold individually, allowing single-unit procurement for toolroom or maintenance use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style tool bit blank for use in standard tool holders and grinder fixtures that accept 3/8-inch by 1/2-inch rectangular shank stock.

Installation Notes

Tool bit blanks are ground to the desired geometry by a qualified machinist or tool grinder using a bench grinder or surface grinder equipped with an appropriate wheel for high speed steel. Secure the blank firmly in a tool holder or magnetic chuck before grinding to prevent movement. Eye protection and proper wheel guards are required during all grinding operations. Inspect the finished tool edge under magnification before placing the tool in service.