Value Collection 111 Single Point Tool Bit C5 Carbide Lh

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 111 is a left-hand, single-point tool bit ground for square shoulder turning operations on a lathe. The cutting tip is solid carbide grade C5, brazed to a steel shank measuring 3/8 inches wide by 3/8 inches tall. Overall length is 2.5 inches. The nose radius is 1/64 inch, which suits finishing and semi-finishing cuts in aluminum and similar non-ferrous materials. This tool bit is used by machinists and toolroom technicians working with manual or CNC lathes where a replaceable or brazed-tip bit is preferred over an indexable insert system.

The 111 is configured for the AL tool style, which corresponds to Industry Standard Number AL-6. Its left-hand cutting direction means it advances from left to right across the workpiece, making it well suited for shoulder-turning operations where clearance geometry on that side is required. Listed cutting applications include boring, chamfering, and turning. The compact 2.5-inch overall length fits standard tool posts and boring bar holders commonly found on bench and engine lathes used in light industrial and job-shop environments.

Key Features

• C5 solid carbide tip for wear resistance in non-ferrous and general-purpose turning
• Left-hand cutting direction for shoulder-turning and specific clearance requirements
• 3/8 inch by 3/8 inch shank fits standard tool post holders without shimming on most bench lathes
• 1/64 inch nose radius suited for finishing and light semi-finishing passes
• AL-6 industry standard geometry for consistent fit across compatible tooling systems
• Suitable for boring, chamfering, and turning operations on a single bit

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard lathe tool posts and holders accepting a 3/8 inch square shank, commonly found on bench lathes and engine lathes used in light industrial and job-shop applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Power down and lock out the lathe before seating or adjusting the tool bit in the tool post. Set the cutting edge at or near center height using shims as needed, and verify tool post clamp torque is sufficient to prevent movement under cutting load. Do not exceed the recommended depth of cut or feed rate for the workpiece material and tip grade.