Value Collection 363-6025 Parallel Cutoff Blade M2 Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 363-6025 is a parallel-style cutoff blade designed for parting and grooving operations on metalworking lathes. Manufactured from M2 high speed steel with a bright finish, this blade holds a sharp cutting edge under sustained heat and friction, making it well suited for repetitive cutoff work on ferrous and non-ferrous stock. The blade measures 0.125 inches wide, 0.5 inches high, and 4.5 inches in overall length, fitting standard blade holders used in production and job-shop turning applications. Machinists and tool-and-die technicians are the primary installers and users of this tooling.

This cutoff blade is used in engine lathes, turret lathes, and similar turning centers where a narrow, rigid blade is required to part off workpieces or cut grooves. The parallel geometry provides consistent width along the full blade length, allowing the operator to extend the blade to match stock diameter requirements. It is appropriate for light to medium-duty cutoff work on a manual or CNC lathe and is sold individually as a single blade per package. Industry standard designation is P3S.

Key Features

• Parallel blade style maintains consistent 0.125-inch width along full length for predictable parting cuts
• M2 high speed steel construction provides good red hardness and wear resistance for extended tool life
• Bright finish on the blade surface for straightforward inspection and measurement
• 4.5-inch overall length accommodates a range of blade holder setups and stock diameters
• Industry standard number P3S for cross-referencing with compatible blade holders
• Lightweight at 0.08 pounds, single-piece construction with no assembly required

Compatibility

Designed as a standard P3S-designation parallel cutoff blade suitable for use in blade-type parting tool holders that accept blades 0.125 inches wide by 0.5 inches high.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or lathe operator. Secure the blade firmly in the parting tool holder before operation and confirm the blade is perpendicular to the workpiece axis to prevent binding and blade deflection. Always power down and lock out the lathe spindle before changing or adjusting tooling. Do not exceed the blade holder manufacturer's recommended blade extension length, as excessive overhang increases the risk of chatter and blade breakage.