Value Collection 460-10214 Tool Bit Blank M35 Cobalt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 460-10214 is a square tool bit blank machined from M35 cobalt high-speed steel, designed for use in custom toolgrinding and lathe tool fabrication. Measuring 3/16 inches wide by 3/16 inches high with an overall length of 2-1/2 inches, this blank provides the raw stock machinists and tool grinders need to create precision cutting tools ground to a specific profile. The M35 cobalt alloy composition delivers improved heat resistance and wear resistance compared to standard M2 HSS blanks, making it well suited for harder workpiece materials and higher-cutting-speed applications.

This tool bit blank is used in machine shops, tool rooms, and maintenance departments where custom single-point cutting tools are required. It fits standard lantern-style and quick-change tool holders sized for 3/16-inch square shank stock. Typical applications include turning, facing, boring, and threading operations on manual lathes. The square cross-section allows the operator to orient the blank to any of four sides before grinding, maximizing material use across multiple regrind cycles.

Key Features

• M35 cobalt HSS construction for improved heat and wear resistance over standard M2 blanks
• Square cross-section at 3/16 inches by 3/16 inches allows four usable grinding faces
• 2-1/2 inch overall length provides sufficient stock for initial grinding and multiple regrinds
• Unground blank format lets the tool grinder profile the cutting geometry to the specific job
• Compact size fits lantern and quick-change tool holders designed for 3/16-inch shank stock

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard stock blank for tool holders and grinding setups that accept 3/16-inch square high-speed steel bit stock.

Installation Notes

Tool bit blanks are ground to final geometry by a qualified machinist or tool grinder using a bench or pedestal grinder with appropriate grinding wheels for HSS cobalt alloys. Secure the blank firmly in a tool holder or grinding fixture before profiling. Always use eye protection and follow shop safety procedures when grinding. Verify the finished tool geometry and clearance angles match the intended cutting application before mounting on the lathe.