Value Collection 700-007057A Carbide Blank Grade I-55

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 700-007057A is a rectangular solid carbide blank intended for custom tooling fabrication and grinding applications. Measuring 0.625 inches long, 0.25 inches wide, and 0.125 inches thick, this unground blank is supplied in a raw, unfinished state ready for profile grinding to final tool geometry. Rated at material grade C5 and industry grade I-55, it is suited for turning, boring, and interrupted-cut applications where wear resistance and edge retention are required. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and toolroom technicians are the primary users.

This carbide blank is used in toolroom environments where custom insert geometries are required. Typical applications include fabricating single-point turning tools, form tools, and specialty cutting profiles ground to specific geometries. The compact 0.625-inch length makes it appropriate for small-bore tooling and precision grinding operations in both production and prototype environments. It ships as a single piece at the stated package quantity of one unit.

Key Features

• Unground surface finish — ready for custom profile grinding to final geometry
• Grade I-55 carbide provides strong wear resistance for general-purpose cutting operations
• Material grade C5 rating suitable for ferrous and non-ferrous machining applications
• Rectangular profile simplifies fixturing during surface and cylindrical grinding
• Compact dimensions allow use in tight-clearance and small-bore tooling setups
• Conforms to Industry Specification 1123 for carbide blank standards

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose unground carbide blank for toolroom fabrication; specific system or machine compatibility depends on the final ground geometry and tool holder configuration chosen by the end user.

Installation Notes

Grinding of carbide blanks should be performed by qualified toolroom personnel using diamond grinding wheels rated for cemented carbide. Secure the blank firmly in a precision vise or magnetic chuck before grinding to prevent movement and chipping. Always wear appropriate eye protection and respiratory protection when dry-grinding carbide. Follow applicable shop safety standards for grinding operations.