This is a 230mm spotweld splitting chisel designed specifically to split and remove spot welds and separate body panels without undue distortion to surrounding metal. It is intended for use with a hammer to cut through the thin weld nugget between overlapped sheet-metal panels, allowing controlled separation of panels in automotive body repair, salvage, and general sheet-metal maintenance.

The chisel is manufactured from chrome‑vanadium (Cr‑V) alloy steel and has been drop‑forged then heat‑treated and tempered to achieve a hard, resilient cutting edge (typical hardness range HRC 52–56). The blade is formed with a tapered, sharpened splitting edge rather than a pointed punch, optimised to follow the spot weld seam and pop the weld free. The tool is finished with a corrosion‑resistant black oxide / protective lacquer to inhibit surface rust in workshop environments. As a hand tool it aligns with recognised DIN, ISO and BS hand‑tool conventions for cold chisels where applicable; thread, head and drive types are not applicable to this product.

Typical applications include automotive bodyshops for panel removal and replacement, vehicle salvage yards, light commercial vehicle maintenance, coachbuilding and general sheet‑metal fabrication and repair. The splitting chisel is particularly useful when spot welds must be removed without cutting into the parent metal — for example when replacing wings, doors or inner rails — and is commonly used alongside drills, wire‑wheels and body‑hammers in repair sequences.

Key benefits include the wear resistance and edge retention provided by the Cr‑V material and heat treatment, the corrosion protection offered by the blackened/lacquered finish, and the 230mm length that gives a good balance of reach and control in confined panels. The hardened tip helps maintain a clean split rather than mushrooming, while the tempered shaft resists shock and cracking under repeated hammer blows, making it compatible with standard club or ball‑peen hammers used in bodywork.

Duchy Fasteners stocks this spotweld splitting chisel in the 230mm length and offers a selection of related cold chisels and punches in various lengths and pack quantities to suit professional workshops and hobbyists alike. If you require different sizes or bulk packs, contact Duchy Fasteners for current availability.