Value Collection 2182M Slitting Needle Diamond File

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 2182M is a slitting needle diamond file designed for precision material removal in tight spaces and narrow slots. At 5-1/2 inches overall length with a 2-3/4 inch length of cut, it delivers controlled filing action where standard files cannot reach. The medium grade abrasive surface removes material efficiently while leaving a workable finish. This file is sized at 11/64 inches wide and 5/64 inches thick, making it well suited for fine slot work, keyways, and detail filing on metal, carbide, ceramics, and hardened materials. Machinists, tool and die technicians, and maintenance trades reach for needle files like this for deburring, fitting, and finishing operations that require precise hand control.

This slitting needle diamond file is used in bench work, tool room applications, and field maintenance scenarios where a fine profile is needed to work inside grooves, slots, and narrow openings. Its needle-style body allows access to confined areas on jigs, fixtures, molds, and machined components. The slitting profile is particularly effective when opening or truing slots to close tolerances. Suitable for use on hardened steel, carbide inserts, ceramics, and similar hard materials that standard cut files cannot address effectively.

Key Features

• Slitting needle profile for access to narrow slots and grooves
• Medium grade abrasive for efficient stock removal with controlled finish
• 11/64 inches wide by 5/64 inches thick cross-section for precise fitment in tight spaces
• 2-3/4 inch length of cut provides adequate working surface for bench and field use
• 5-1/2 inches overall length offers comfortable hand control during detail work
• Diamond abrasive construction handles hardened steel, carbide, ceramics, and other hard substrates

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose slitting needle diamond file suitable for bench work, tool room applications, and maintenance tasks involving hard materials requiring a narrow slitting profile.

Installation Notes

This file is a hand tool used by machinists, maintenance technicians, and trade professionals during bench work and fitting operations. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise before filing to maintain control and accuracy. Use smooth, even strokes along the length of cut and avoid lateral pressure that could flex or damage the needle profile. Inspect the file periodically for clogging and clean with a file card or brass brush to maintain cutting performance.