Value Collection 206 Single Point Tool Bit C5 Carbide Br

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 206 is a BR-style single point tool bit designed for lead angle turning operations on the lathe. It features a 5/16-inch square shank (5/16-inch width by 5/16-inch height) and an overall length of 2.25 inches. The cutting tip is solid carbide, grade C5, brazed to the shank and ground to a 1/64-inch nose radius. The 15-degree lead angle geometry reduces chatter and cutting pressure during interrupted cuts and general turning. Right-hand cutting direction makes this bit compatible with standard cross-slide setups on most engine lathes. Machinists and toolroom technicians are the primary installers.

This tool bit is suited for light to medium turning, boring, chamfering, and interrupted-cut operations on engine lathes and manual turret lathes in job shop, maintenance, and production environments. The C5 carbide grade handles general-purpose steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous materials at moderate surface speeds. The BR style with lead angle geometry is particularly effective when shoulder clearance is needed or when chip flow direction must be controlled. It is sold individually and is ready to use in a compatible tool holder or lathe tool post without modification.

Key Features

• BR-style lead angle geometry with a 15-degree lead angle reduces cutting pressure and chatter
• C5 solid carbide tip handles turning, boring, chamfering, and interrupted cuts
• 5/16-inch square shank fits standard lathe tool holders for this shank size
• 1/64-inch nose radius suits general-purpose finishing and light roughing passes
• Right-hand cutting direction for standard lathe cross-slide operation
• 2.25-inch overall length fits compact tool holders and bench lathes

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use single point tool bit for lathe tool holders accepting a 5/16-inch square shank.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or toolroom technician. Secure the shank firmly in the tool holder or tool post, ensuring the cutting edge is set at the correct center height for the workpiece before beginning a cut. Power down and lock out the lathe spindle before changing or adjusting tool bits. Do not exceed the speed, feed, and depth-of-cut limits appropriate for the C5 carbide grade and the workpiece material being machined.