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Marathon Compression Spiral (Coated)
Marathon is the longest running compression tool due to advancements in cutting geometry and the add..
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Highly Polished Single Flute Upcut Router Bits For Acrylic
Highly Polished Single Flute Router Bits For Acrylic. Solid Carbide.The geometry of this cutte..
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Crown Norge Single Flute Upcut - Multipurpose
Made from Solid Carbide Single Flute Upcut Router Bits - Multipurpose.These CNC router cutters have ..
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ACM V-Grooving Tool High Speed (Solid Carbide)
Innovative Engraving, V grooving and chamfering tool for aluminium composite panels (DIABOND). Fully..
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3D V Grooving Tools
Solid carbide core, 5mm thick. A very stable tool with long life.Designed for use with engineering ..
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Calibre Downcut - Two Flute
For use on veneered work when a good top finish is required. The downcut action helps prevent comp..
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Vanes for Becker Vacuum Pumps
Carbon Vanes for Becker Vacuum Pumps Vanes: 250/360: 5 Carbon vane set | Dimensions: 355-65..
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Boring bits - TCT - 70mm Length
TCT Boring bits, 2 wing, 2 spur + centre point 70mm overall length Z=2 + V2 + CPA range of lip and s..
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SUPERIOR coated: V-GROOVING ACM tools
Crown Norge SUPERIOR coated V-GROOVING ACM routing tools are very hard cutters made from the highes..
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4" Lens Kit
CO2 Laser Meniscus Focus LensThe high-quality ZnSe crystal has excellent optical properties with u..
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Si Reflective Mirror
The Si mirror uses a gold-plated film with a reflectivity higher than 96%, reducing power loss caus..
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A11 DSP Hand Controller - RichAuto
New three-axis linkage motion mode for comprehensive control.Supports drive and spindle error alarm..
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Skimming Tool: HW Bowl and Countertop Trim Bits
Klein HW Bowl and Countertop Trim Bits Z2- Bed skimming tool 52MM TCT Router for bed skimming a..
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Crown Norge Single Flute Upcut - Multipurpose
Made from Solid Carbide Single Flute Upcut Router Bits - Multipurpose.These CNC router cutters have ..
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Crown Norge Upcut - Single Flute With DLC Coating
Solid carbide spiral upcut CNC router bit, multipurpose tool with DLC Coating for aluminium and long..
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Highly Polished Single Flute Upcut Router Bits For Acrylic
Highly Polished Single Flute Router Bits For Acrylic. Solid Carbide.The geometry of this cutte..
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SUPERIOR DLC coated - Single Flute Upcut Multipurpose
Crown Norge SUPERIOR Single flute routing tools are very hard cutters made from the highest quality ..
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Downcut Router Bits for Acrylic - Single Flute Spiral
Single Flute Downcut Spiral Router Bits with geometry designed for cutting acrylic.The downward spir..
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Multipurpose Downcut - Single Flute
Single Flute Downcut Router Bits MultipurposeThese router cutters have been designed to cut a range ..
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Marathon Compression Spiral (Coated)
Marathon is the longest running compression tool due to advancements in cutting geometry and the add..
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Super High Finish Crystal Upcut for Acrylic
Super High Finish Crystal Upcut for Acrylic will bring your plastics or non-ferrous metal machining ..
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CNC Router Bits
All of Powell CNC tooling and router bits can be used with any CNC router.
Solid Carbide Tools
Carbide is a compound made up of carbon and one or more metallic elements, such as tungsten, titanium, or cobalt. It is a very hard and durable material, which makes it ideal for use in cutting tools that are designed to withstand high temperatures and pressures.
Solid Carbide tools produce the best edge quality at the
fastest feed rates possible with any type of routing tools. They are preferred over traditional high-speed steel
tools because of their superior performance and longer life.
Carbide router drill bits can be used with ACM, Acrylic, foam, phenolic, rubber, as well as various types of wood and plastics. Carbide router bits can also be used for cutting and shaping some metals, including aluminium, brass, and copper. However, it's important to note that using carbide router bits with metals can be challenging, as the heat generated by the cutting process can cause the carbide to break down quickly.
Upcut Router Bits
Upcut router bits are a type of cutting tool used in woodworking and other applications to remove material from a workpiece. As the name suggests, they pull the waste material up and away from the cutting edge as they work, which can help reduce the risk of tear-out and produce a cleaner cut.
They typically have a spiral or helical flute design, which helps evacuate chips and debris from the cut as it is being made. This design also allows the bit to cut more efficiently and with less heat build-up, which can help extend the life of the cutter.
Downcut Router Bits
Downcut router bits are used in woodworking and other applications to remove material from a workpiece. Unlike upcut router bits, downcut router bits push the waste material down and towards the bottom of the cut as they work. This can help prevent tear-out and produce a smoother, cleaner cut on the top surface of the workpiece.
A downcut router bit is normally used for cutting
grooves, forming a crisp edge around the hole. It does not clear chips as
effectively as an upcut router bit however, their downcut geometry pushes wood
fibres down into the cut, leaving a cleaner top surface on your workpiece with
minimal damage. Downcut bits do require a slower feed rate and a smaller depth
of cut is preferable. It therefore requires attention to avoid the bit to
overheat and consequently break. These cutters are more regularly utilised for
making smaller cuts rather than deep grooves.
Compression Spirals
Compression spirals, also known as up-down or up-and-down-cut router bits, are a type of cutting tool used in woodworking and other applications to produce clean, precise cuts on both the top and bottom surfaces of the workpiece.
These router bits are designed with two flutes: the top flute pulls chips and debris up and away from the bottom of the workpiece, while the bottom flute pushes chips and debris down and away from the top of the workpiece. This results in a compression effect that helps to prevent tear-out and produce a smoother, cleaner cut on both surfaces of the workpiece.
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