Value Collection 460-0201 M35 Cobalt Tool Bit Blank

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 460-0201 is a solid M35 cobalt tool bit blank designed for machinists and toolroom professionals who need to grind custom single-point cutting tools. Measuring 1-1/4 inches wide by 1-1/4 inches high with a 7-inch overall length, this square-profile blank provides ample material for profiling to a specific geometry on a bench or surface grinder. M35 cobalt high-speed steel offers improved heat resistance and hardness retention compared to standard M2 HSS, making it a practical choice for cutting harder workpiece materials at elevated speeds.

This blank is suited for use in toolroom environments, vocational shops, and production facilities where operators grind their own lathe bits, boring tools, or specialty cutters. The square cross-section and full 7-inch length allow multiple grinds from a single blank, extending usable tool life. It is appropriate for use on ferrous metals, stainless steels, and other materials that benefit from the elevated cobalt content in M35 grade steel.

Key Features

• M35 cobalt high-speed steel construction for improved hot hardness and wear resistance
• Square profile — 1-1/4 inches wide by 1-1/4 inches high — accepts standard lathe toolholders after grinding
• 7-inch overall length provides multiple regrind opportunities from one blank
• Unground stock condition allows custom tool geometry to be shaped to job requirements
• Weighs approximately 0.39 pounds — easy to handle at the grinder

Compatibility

Designed as a standard square tool bit blank for use in toolholders and boring bar setups that accept 1-1/4-inch square shank tooling.

Installation Notes

Tool bit blanks are ground to final geometry by a machinist or toolroom technician using a bench grinder or surface grinder equipped with an appropriate wheel. Wear proper eye protection and follow shop safety protocols when grinding HSS or cobalt steel. Ensure the grinder rest is properly adjusted before beginning to shape the blank. Do not attempt to use an unground blank as a cutting tool.