Seco 02014 Tool Bit Blank WKE45 Cobalt Square 0.5x0.5x6 in

Product Description

The SECO 02014 is a square tool bit blank machined from WKE45-grade cobalt high-speed steel. It measures 0.5 inches wide by 0.5 inches high with a 6-inch overall length. Tool bit blanks are unground, solid stock used by machinists and toolmakers to grind custom cutting tool profiles for lathe, mill, or boring applications. The WKE45 cobalt alloy provides elevated hot hardness and wear resistance compared to standard M2 HSS, making it well suited for interrupted cuts and harder ferrous workpieces. Grinding and finishing are performed by the end user to the required geometry.

This blank is intended for job shops, tool-and-die operations, and maintenance machining environments where custom or non-standard cutting tool geometries are required. The square cross-section allows the blank to be ground to a wide range of single-point turning, threading, parting, or form-tool profiles. It is appropriate for use in standard tool holders that accept 0.5-inch square shank tooling.

Key Features

• WKE45 cobalt HSS grade for improved hot hardness and edge retention over standard HSS
• Square cross-section: 0.5 inches x 0.5 inches for compatibility with standard 0.5-inch tool holders
• 6-inch overall length provides ample stock for grinding multiple tools or extended-reach applications
• Unground blank allows full custom profile grinding by the end user
• Solid cobalt alloy construction throughout the full length of the blank

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard tool holders and grinding fixtures that accept 0.5-inch square shank tool bits. Verify holder and grinder clearances before use.

Installation Notes

Grinding of tool bit blanks should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolmaker using appropriate bench or surface grinders with wheels rated for cobalt HSS. Wear proper eye protection and follow shop safety procedures when grinding. Ensure the tool holder set screw and mounting surfaces are clean and undamaged before seating the finished bit. Do not attempt to use an unground blank as a cutting tool.