GRS C-Max 1.8 mm Round Carbide Graver Blank – 2 Inch
The GRS C-Max 1.8 mm Round Carbide Graver Blank is a precision tungsten carbide tool blank designed for hand engraving, fine shading, general metal engraving, and stone setting. Its compact 1.8 mm round profile gives engravers an efficient starting point for creating custom graver geometries while minimizing material waste and sharpening time.
Developed with input from professional metal engravers, the C-Max 1.8 mm blank is small enough for quick sharpening while remaining strong enough for a wide range of fine engraving applications. The round design also helps reduce wasted carbide when creating a custom point or profile. GRS specifically identifies this blank as ideal for fine shading and general metal engraving work.
The blank can be shaped and sharpened to create a customized cutting geometry suited to your engraving technique. For convenient and accurate sharpening, GRS recommends using the EasyGraver Sharpening Fixture #003-700 or #003-701 with the 1.8 mm Round QC Tool Holder #004-852.
Features & Benefits
- C-Max Tungsten Carbide: Engineered to provide a balance of hardness and toughness for demanding engraving applications.
- 1.8 mm Round Profile: Compact diameter allows efficient custom graver shaping with less material waste.
- 2-Inch Length: Provides ample material for sharpening and creating a custom engraving point.
- Customizable Graver Geometry: Shape the blank to your preferred point, angle, heel, or cutting profile.
- Fast, Efficient Sharpening: The smaller blank requires less material removal than larger traditional graver blanks.
- Excellent for Fine Shading: Specifically recommended by GRS for fine shading applications.
- General Metal Engraving: Suitable for a wide range of detailed hand engraving work.
- Stone Setting: C-Max carbide is designed for hand engraving and stone-setting applications.
- Reduced Tool Flex: The compact round design provides a stiff, controlled tool for precision work.
- Professional GRS Quality: Developed specifically for professional engravers and precision metalworkers.
Applications
The GRS C-Max 1.8 mm Round Blank is ideal for:
- Hand engraving
- Fine shading
- General metal engraving
- Jewelry engraving
- Stone setting
- Decorative engraving
- Custom graver making
- Precision metalwork
- Creating specialized cutting points
- Creating custom engraving geometries
C-Max Carbide Performance
C-Max carbide was developed specifically for engraving and stone-setting applications. Its tungsten carbide formulation is designed to provide the right combination of hardness and toughness, helping engravers achieve a fine, durable cutting edge while reducing the breakage and edge-retention problems associated with some conventional carbide gravers.
The 1.8 mm round size is especially useful when creating smaller custom gravers. GRS notes that the smaller diameter allows quicker sharpening and less wasted material while remaining suitable for a surprisingly broad range of metal engraving work.
Sharpening & Tool Holder
For the best results, use the GRS EasyGraver Sharpening Fixture #003-700 or #003-701 with the GRS 1.8 mm Round QC Tool Holder #004-852. GRS specifically identifies #004-852 as the holder designed for 1.8 mm tools such as this C-Max round blank.
Key Specifications
- Brand: GRS
- Series: C-Max
- Tool Type: Round Carbide Graver Blank
- Profile: Round
- Diameter: 1.8 mm (0.071")
- Length: 2 inches (50.8 mm)
- Material: Tungsten Carbide
- Cutting Geometry: Blank — custom shaping required
- Recommended Tool Holder: GRS 1.8 mm Round QC #004-852
- Recommended Sharpening Fixture: GRS EasyGraver #003-700 or #003-701
- SKU: 022-622
- MPN: 022-622
- UPC: 196943901211
- Made In: United States
Why Choose the GRS C-Max 1.8 mm Round Blank?
The GRS C-Max 1.8 mm Round Graver Blank is an excellent choice when you want to create your own engraving geometry rather than starting with a pre-shaped graver. Its smaller diameter reduces sharpening time and material waste while providing enough strength for fine engraving and shading work.
It is particularly well suited to engravers who regularly customize their tools for specific shading, engraving, and stone-setting techniques.
Create the exact graver geometry you need with the GRS C-Max 1.8 mm Round Carbide Graver Blank.
| SKU: | 022-622 |
| UPC: | 196943901211 |
| Brand: | GRS |
| MPN: | 022-622 |
| Made In: | United States |
