Value Collection 700-007035A Carbide Blank Grade I-55

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 700-007035A is a rectangular tungsten carbide blank used in tooling fabrication and cutting tool manufacturing. This unground blank is supplied in Grade I-55, also identified as material grade C5, making it well suited for machining ferrous and non-ferrous materials at moderate to high cutting speeds. At 0.75 inches long, 0.1875 inches wide, and 0.125 inches thick, it falls within a common small-format range used for brazed-tip inserts, custom toolbits, and precision grinding applications. Machinists, toolmakers, and cutting tool grinders work with blanks like this to produce finished cutting edges ground to specific geometries for lathe, milling, or boring operations.

This carbide blank is intended for shop environments where cutting tools are fabricated or reconditioned in-house. Its rectangular profile and compact dimensions make it appropriate for brazed carbide tooling on turning centers and manual lathes, as well as for use in small boring bars and specialty form tools. The unground surface condition means the blank arrives ready for finish grinding to the required rake, relief, and clearance angles. Industry specification 1110 and Series 1000 classification place it within a standardized product family used across general metalworking and production machining shops.

Key Features

• Unground rectangular blank ready for custom geometry grinding
• Grade I-55 carbide, material grade C5, suitable for general machining of ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Compact dimensions: 0.75 inches long, 0.1875 inches wide, 0.125 inches thick
• Series 1000 classification aligns with standard tooling specifications
• Industry specification 1110 for consistent cross-supplier fitment in tooling programs

Compatibility

Designed as a standard rectangular carbide blank for brazed-tip cutting tool fabrication and in-house tool grinding applications across general metalworking environments.

Installation Notes

Carbide blanks are typically brazed, pressed, or mechanically clamped into tool bodies by toolmakers or qualified machinists. Use appropriate diamond grinding wheels when finishing carbide to the required geometry. Handle with care to avoid chipping edges prior to brazing or grinding. Follow shop safety practices and equipment manufacturer guidelines when operating surface grinders or tool and cutter grinders.