Value Collection 700-007049 Rectangular Carbide Blank C5

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 700-007049 is a rectangular tungsten carbide blank designed for use in precision machining, toolmaking, and custom cutting tool fabrication. This unground blank measures 3/4 inches long, 1/4 inches wide, and 1/8 inches thick. It carries a C5 material grade and an I-55 industry grade, placing it in the general-purpose to finishing range suitable for machining cast iron, nonferrous metals, and similar materials. The blank arrives unground, allowing machinists and tool grinders to shape it to specific geometries as required by the application. It is part of the Series 1000 lineup and conforms to Industry Specification 1140.

This carbide blank is used in tool and die shops, machine shops, and production environments where custom insert geometries or brazed-tip tooling are required. The unground format makes it appropriate for situations where a standard off-the-shelf insert profile does not meet the required cutting angle, chip breaker geometry, or dimensional envelope. Machinists, tool grinders, and toolmakers working with brazed carbide toolholders or custom form tools will find this blank a practical raw-material starting point. Its compact size suits small-bore tooling and intricate profile work.

Key Features

• Unground finish allows full custom shaping to required geometry
• C5 carbide grade suited for cast iron, nonferrous, and general-purpose machining applications
• I-55 industry grade designation for consistent material classification
• Rectangular profile simplifies fixturing during grinding operations
• Series 1000 construction per Industry Specification 1140
• Compact dimensions fit small-diameter boring bars and brazed-tip toolholders

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose unground carbide blank for use in brazed toolholders, custom cutting tools, and form tool applications where a rectangular C5-grade carbide substrate is required.

Installation Notes

Carbide blanks are typically brazed into toolholders or ground to final geometry by qualified toolmakers or machinists using diamond grinding wheels. Always wear appropriate eye protection and respiratory protection when grinding carbide, as carbide dust presents a respiratory hazard. Brazing operations should follow established silver-brazing procedures and be performed in a well-ventilated area. Final geometry should be verified with precision measuring instruments before the tool is placed into service.