Value Collection 360-0033 Tool Bit Blank M2 Hss Square

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 360-0033 is a square tool bit blank made from M2 high speed steel and ground to precise tolerances. Measuring 0.25 inches wide by 0.25 inches high with an overall length of 2.5 inches, this blank provides raw stock for machinists and toolmakers who grind their own cutting tools to custom profiles. M2 HSS offers a strong balance of wear resistance, toughness, and red hardness, making it a standard choice for general-purpose lathe, shaper, and planer tooling applications. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals use blanks like this when standard insert tooling or pre-ground profiles do not match the required geometry.

This tool bit blank is suited for use in manual lathes, shapers, and similar machine tool setups where the operator grinds the cutting edge to a specific angle, relief, and rake for the material being cut. The square cross-section allows grinding on any of four faces, giving the user flexibility in developing the final tool geometry. It is appropriate for both production shop environments and job-shop or toolroom settings where custom tooling is regularly produced.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for strong wear resistance and toughness in general machining applications
• Square cross-section ground finish on all faces for consistent dimensional accuracy
• 0.25 inch by 0.25 inch cross-section fits standard small-bore tool holders and clamps
• 2.5 inch overall length provides sufficient stock for grinding and re-grinding multiple times
• Sold individually, allowing single-piece procurement for toolroom use

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose HSS tool bit blank compatible with standard tool holders and grinding setups that accept a 0.25 inch square shank profile.

Installation Notes

Tool bit blanks are ground to final geometry using a bench or pedestal grinder fitted with an appropriate grinding wheel rated for high speed steel. Eye protection and proper grinding wheel guards must be in place before grinding operations begin. Secure the blank in a tool rest or grinding jig to maintain consistent angles during shaping. After grinding, deburr all edges and inspect the cutting geometry before mounting the finished tool in the machine tool holder.