Value Collection 363-6100 Parallel Cutoff Blade M2 Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 363-6100 is a parallel-style cutoff blade designed for use in cutoff and parting operations on metalworking lathes and screw machines. Manufactured from M2 high-speed steel with a bright finish, this blade delivers consistent edge retention and heat resistance during interrupted cuts. It measures 1/4 inch wide, 1-1/8 inches high, and 6-1/2 inches long, making it a standard-fit option for many toolholders used in production and maintenance machining environments. Machinists and toolroom professionals install this type of blade for parting stock, grooving, and cutoff work where dimensional accuracy and tool life matter.

This cutoff blade is suited for use in both production shop and maintenance machining settings. It is commonly installed in toolholders that accept parallel-style blades in a 1/4-inch width profile. Typical applications include parting bar stock on manual lathes, grooving operations on CNC turning centers, and cutoff work on automatic screw machines. The M2 high-speed steel construction handles a broad range of ferrous and non-ferrous workpiece materials at standard cutting speeds. Industry standard number P9 applies to this blade style.

Key Features

• Parallel blade style for use in standard parallel-slot cutoff toolholders
• M2 high-speed steel construction for heat resistance and edge retention
• Bright finish — no coating to interfere with dimensional tolerances
• 1/4 inch width suits common production parting and grooving applications
• 6-1/2 inch overall length provides adequate projection depth for most lathe setups
• Industry standard number P9 for cross-reference with compatible toolholder systems

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit option for parallel-style cutoff toolholders accepting a 1/4-inch wide blade with a 1-1/8-inch height profile.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians. Always power down and lock out the lathe or turning center before seating or removing the blade from the toolholder. Ensure the blade is clamped securely and that the cutting edge projects the minimum necessary distance to reduce chatter and deflection. Do not exceed the toolholder manufacturer's recommended blade projection or feed rates.