Cleveland C44647 M2 Hss Tool Bit Blank 1/2x3/4x6 in

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C44647 is a rectangle-profile tool bit blank manufactured from M2 high speed steel with a ground finish. Tool bit blanks are unformed cutting tool stock used by machinists and toolmakers to grind custom profiles for turning, boring, threading, and other lathe or shaper operations. The M2 grade offers a well-balanced combination of wear resistance, toughness, and red hardness, making it a reliable choice for general-purpose cutting tool fabrication. This blank measures 0.5 inches wide, 0.75 inches high, and 6 inches in overall length. The ground surface finish ensures consistent dimensional accuracy and reduces the prep work required before final tool grinding.

This tool bit blank is suited for machine shops, tool rooms, and maintenance facilities where custom cutting tools are ground in-house. It is appropriate for use on manual lathes, shapers, and planers in both production and job-shop environments. Toolmakers select M2 HSS blanks for applications requiring custom geometry that standard indexable inserts cannot economically provide. The rectangle cross-section is the most common profile for single-point lathe tooling and fits standard tool holders designed for square or rectangular shank cutting tools.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction provides strong wear resistance and toughness for demanding cutting applications
• Ground finish delivers consistent dimensional accuracy straight from the package
• Rectangle profile fits standard lathe and shaper tool holders
• 6-inch overall length allows multiple tools to be ground from a single blank
• 0.5 inches wide by 0.75 inches high cross-section suits a wide range of tool holder bore sizes

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose tool bit blank compatible with standard rectangular-shank tool holders used on manual lathes, shapers, and planers in machine shop and tool room applications.

Installation Notes

Tool bit blanks are ground to final geometry by a qualified machinist or toolmaker using a bench grinder or surface grinder with appropriate abrasive wheels for high speed steel. Ensure the grinder rest and work-holding fixtures are secure before grinding. Follow applicable shop safety practices including the use of eye protection and proper wheel guards. Allow the blank to cool frequently during grinding to prevent overheating and loss of hardness at the cutting edge.