Value Collection 700-007010A Rectangular Carbide Blank

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 700-007010A is a rectangular tungsten carbide blank intended for toolmakers, machinists, and grinding shops that fabricate custom cutting tools from raw stock. Sized at 5/16 inches long, 1/4 inches wide, and 1/16 inches thick, this unground blank is supplied in the as-sintered condition, ready for profile grinding to final geometry. It carries a C5 material grade and an I-55 industry grade designation, positioning it for general-purpose machining applications where wear resistance and hardness are required. The Series 1000 classification aligns with industry-standard tooling stock programs used by trade shops sourcing carbide blanks for custom insert and blade fabrication.

This carbide blank is suited for use in tool and cutter grinding operations, brazed-tip tool fabrication, and custom insert production in job shops and industrial tooling departments. The rectangular profile and small form factor make it appropriate for light-duty cutting tool applications, precision wear parts, and specialty tooling where standard insert geometries do not meet the required specification. It is sold individually and is compatible with standard carbide brazing and grinding workflows.

Key Features

• Unground, as-sintered surface — allows full custom grinding to final geometry
• C5 carbide grade — suited for general-purpose machining and wear applications
• I-55 industry grade designation — aligns with standardized carbide tooling specifications
• Rectangular profile — consistent geometry for predictable stock removal during grinding
• Series 1000 classification — part of an industry-standard carbide blank program
• Compact dimensions — 5/16 inches long by 1/4 inches wide by 1/16 inches thick

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose carbide tooling blank compatible with standard carbide brazing, grinding, and custom tool fabrication processes used in machine shops and industrial tooling operations.

Installation Notes

Carbide blanks of this type are typically handled by toolmakers and machinists using surface grinders or tool and cutter grinders equipped with diamond grinding wheels. Always wear appropriate eye protection and a respirator when dry-grinding carbide, as the dust presents a respiratory hazard. Secure the blank firmly in a magnetic chuck or fixture before grinding to prevent movement during material removal. Brazing operations should follow standard carbide brazing procedures using appropriate flux and filler alloys.