Value Collection 362-0153 Tool Bit Blank M2 Hss Round

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 362-0153 is an M2 high speed steel tool bit blank designed for machinists and toolmakers who grind custom cutting tools to specific profiles. The blank arrives ground to a round cross-section, measuring 9/16 inches in diameter and 6 inches in overall length. M2 high speed steel offers a well-balanced combination of hardness, toughness, and wear resistance, making it a standard material for lathe, mill, and boring tool applications. This blank provides the raw stock needed to grind a custom tool geometry to suit a specific machining operation.

Tool bit blanks like the 362-0153 are used in machine shops, maintenance departments, and tool-and-die environments. They are suited for grinding single-point lathe tools, form tools, fly cutters, and other custom cutting profiles. The round cross-section is appropriate for applications requiring a cylindrical shank or a rotationally symmetric tool form. This blank is intended for use by machinists, tool grinders, and maintenance technicians working with manual or CNC machine tools.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction provides strong wear resistance and edge retention at elevated cutting temperatures
• Ground round cross-section ensures accurate diameter and a consistent surface finish for precise tool grinding
• 9/16 inch diameter and 6 inch overall length offer sufficient material for a wide range of custom tool profiles
• Uncoated blank allows full customization of cutting geometry on a surface, cylindrical, or tool-and-cutter grinder

Compatibility

Designed as a standard M2 high speed steel tool bit blank suitable for grinding custom single-point and form tools for use in conventional and CNC machining operations.

Installation Notes

Grinding of tool bit blanks should be performed by a qualified machinist or tool grinder using appropriate wheel grades for high speed steel. Eye protection and dust collection are required during grinding operations. Ensure the grinder tool rest is properly set before beginning. Follow shop safety procedures and applicable OSHA standards when operating grinding equipment.