Seco 02048 Tool Bit Blank WKE45 Cobalt Square

Product Description

The SECO 02048 is a solid cobalt tool bit blank designed for use in tool and cutter grinding applications where custom cutting tool profiles are required. Ground to a square cross-section of 12 mm wide by 12 mm high with an overall length of 100 mm, this blank gives machinists and toolroom technicians a consistent, ready-to-grind starting point. The WKE45 cobalt high-speed steel grade offers high hardness and heat resistance, making it well suited for demanding cutting applications. Installation is performed by qualified toolroom or machining professionals who grind the blank to the required geometry for the specific cutting operation.

This tool bit blank is intended for use in toolrooms, job shops, and manufacturing environments where custom lathe, boring, or forming tools are needed. It is appropriate for applications involving ferrous and non-ferrous materials where a reliable, regrindable cobalt cutting tool is preferred over carbide inserts. The square profile allows the blank to be mounted in standard tool holders before or after grinding to the desired relief and rake angles.

Key Features

• WKE45 cobalt high-speed steel grade for high-temperature hardness retention
• Square cross-section at 12 mm wide by 12 mm high for standard tool holder compatibility
• 100 mm overall length provides ample material for grinding multiple tool geometries over the life of the blank
• Solid cobalt construction throughout, not a coated or tipped insert
• Ready-to-grind surface finish suitable for bench grinder or surface grinder preparation

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose cobalt tool bit blank for use in standard square-shank tool holders accepting a 12 mm shank in toolroom and machining applications.

Installation Notes

Tool bit blanks are ground to final geometry by a qualified toolroom machinist using a bench grinder, surface grinder, or tool and cutter grinder with appropriate grinding wheels rated for high-speed steel. Ensure the grinding wheel is dressed and rated for the cobalt material grade before stock removal begins. Secure the blank firmly in a grinding vise or fixture to maintain consistent angles. Allow the blank to cool adequately during grinding to avoid thermal damage to the cutting edge.