Value Collection 362-0079 Tool Bit Blank M2 Hss Round

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 362-0079 is a round, ground tool bit blank machined from M2 high speed steel. It serves as raw stock for grinding custom single-point cutting tools, form tools, and specialty tooling profiles on a bench or surface grinder. At 1/4 inch in diameter and 8 inches in overall length, this blank provides machinists and tool grinders with material to shape and sharpen to precise geometries. M2 HSS offers a balanced combination of wear resistance, toughness, and grindability suited to general-purpose cutting tool fabrication in job shops and maintenance machining environments.

This tool bit blank is used in machine shops, tool rooms, and maintenance departments where custom cutting tools are ground in-house. It is appropriate for applications requiring a small-diameter HSS blank, such as turning tools, boring bars, fly cutter bits, and lathe tooling. The ground finish on the blank provides consistent dimensional accuracy across the diameter, reducing the amount of material removal needed to reach a finished tool geometry.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for wear resistance and toughness in cutting tool applications
• Ground finish provides consistent 1/4 inch diameter for predictable stock removal when profiling
• 8 inch overall length yields multiple tools from a single blank or accommodates extended reach setups
• Round cross-section suits boring bar, lathe bit, and rotary form tool applications
• Lightweight at 0.12 pounds, easy to handle and secure in a grinder fixture or vise

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose M2 high speed steel blank suitable for grinding into single-point lathe tools, boring tools, and custom form tools wherever a 1/4 inch diameter round HSS blank is specified.

Installation Notes

Tool bit blanks are ground to final geometry by a machinist or tool grinder using a bench grinder or surface grinder equipped with an appropriate grinding wheel for high speed steel. Secure the blank firmly in a tool grinding fixture or vise before grinding to maintain consistent angles. Always wear appropriate eye protection and follow shop safety procedures when grinding HSS. The finished tool should be inspected for correct rake, relief, and clearance angles before use in a machine tool.