Value Collection 2182C Slitting Needle Diamond File Coarse

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 2182C is a slitting-style needle diamond file designed for precision material removal in tight grooves, slots, and narrow cuts. Built to a coarse grade, it delivers aggressive stock removal on hard materials where standard files lose effectiveness. The file measures 5-1/2 inches in overall length with a 2-3/4 inch length of cut, making it well suited for detailed hand-filing work. At 11/64 inches wide and 5/64 inches thick, the slim profile allows access to confined workspaces that wider files cannot reach. Machinists, toolmakers, die fitters, and maintenance technicians are the primary users of this type of precision file.

This slitting needle file is used in machine shop, toolroom, and maintenance environments where precise hand finishing of slots, keyways, and narrow channels is required. The coarse cut rating makes it appropriate for initial shaping passes on hardened steel, carbide, ceramics, and other abrasion-resistant materials. It is equally applicable in field repair scenarios where a technician needs to dress a burr or open a tight groove without power tools. The compact needle format fits standard file handles designed for needle files.

Key Features

• Coarse grade diamond abrasive for aggressive material removal on hard surfaces
• Slitting needle profile at 11/64 inches wide and 5/64 inches thick for narrow-access filing
• 2-3/4 inch length of cut provides a substantial working surface in a compact form factor
• 5-1/2 inch overall length for controlled hand-filing grip and reach
• Suitable for hardened steel, carbide, glass, ceramics, and similar hard materials

Compatibility

Designed as a standard needle file replacement compatible with needle file handle sets accepting the slitting profile; verify handle collet size before use.

Installation Notes

Secure the workpiece in a vise or fixture before filing to prevent movement and maintain cut accuracy. Use appropriate personal protective equipment including safety glasses and cut-resistant gloves when working with diamond files. Apply light, consistent pressure on the forward stroke and lift on the return to extend abrasive life. Inspect the tang end before fitting to a handle to ensure a secure, rattle-free connection.