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    44 Products

    Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics

    Specially spaced flutes quickly remove materials such as aluminum, brass, bronze, and plastic without clogging.
    Flat Cylinder
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Flat Cylinder.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Flat Cylinder, Fluted Tooth.

    Fluted Tooth

    Flat cylinder burs are for straight edges and flat surfaces.
    Head
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bur Trade
    No.
    For Use On
    Each
    Carbide
    1/4"1/4"5/8"2"SA-1Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic0000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/4"2 1/2"SA-3Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"1/2"1"2 3/4"SA-5Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"5/8"1"2 3/4"SA-6Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"3/4"1"2 3/4"SA-7Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
     
    Flat Cutter Cylinder
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Flat Cutter Cylinder.
    Image of Product. Fluted Tooth. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Flat Cutter Cylinder, Fluted Tip Tooth, Fluted Tooth.

    Fluted Tooth

    Flat cutter cylinder burs are for straight edges, flat surfaces, and flat-bottom holes and slots.
    Head
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bur Trade
    No.
    For Use On
    Each
    Carbide
    1/4"1/4"5/8"2"SB-1Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic0000000000000
     
    Round Cylinder
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Round Cylinder.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Round Cylinder, Fluted Tooth.

    Fluted Tooth

    Round cylinder burs are for curved surfaces and slots and round-bottom holes and slots.
    Head
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bur Trade
    No.
    For Use On
    Each
    Carbide
    1/4"1/4"5/8"2"SC-1Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic0000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/4"2 1/2"SC-3Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"1/2"1"2 3/4"SC-5Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"5/8"1"2 3/4"SC-6Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"3/4"1"2 3/4"SC-7Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
     
    Round Tree
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Round Tree.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Round Tree, Fluted Tooth.

    Fluted Tooth

    Round tree burs are for curved surfaces and slots and curved holes with rounded bottoms.
    Head
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bur Trade
    No.
    For Use On
    Each
    Carbide
    1/4"1/4"5/8"2"SF-1Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic0000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/4"2 1/2"SF-3Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"1/2"1"2 3/4"SF-5Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"5/8"1"2 3/4"SF-6Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"3/4"1 1/4"3"SF-14Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
     
    Pointed Tree
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Pointed Tree.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Pointed Tree, Fluted Tooth.

    Fluted Tooth

    Pointed tree burs are for curved surfaces and slots and curved holes with pointed bottoms.
    Head
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bur Trade
    No.
    For Use On
    Each
    Carbide
    1/4"1/4"5/8"2"SG-1Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic0000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/4"2 1/2"SG-3Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"1/2"1"2 3/4"SG-5Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
     
    Ball
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Ball.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Ball, Fluted Tooth.

    Fluted Tooth

    Ball burs are for curved surfaces, round slots, and round-bottom holes.
    Head
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bur Trade
    No.
    For Use On
    Each
    Carbide
    1/4"1/4"7/32"2"SD-1Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic0000000000000
    1/4"3/8"5/16"2 1/16"SD-3Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"1/2"7/16"2 3/16"SD-5Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
     
    Flame
    Image of ProductInUse. Side1 orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Flame.
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Flame, Fluted Tooth.

    Fluted Tooth

    Flame burs are for contoured surfaces, slots, and holes.
    Head
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bur Trade
    No.
    For Use On
    Each
    Carbide
    1/4"1/4"5/8"2"SH-1Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic00000000000000
    1/4"5/16"3/4"2 1/2"SH-2Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic0000000000000
    1/4"1/2"1 1/4"3"SH-5Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic0000000000000
     
    Oval
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Oval.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Oval, Fluted Tooth.

    Fluted Tooth

    Oval burs are for oblong slots and holes.
    Head
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bur Trade
    No.
    For Use On
    Each
    Carbide
    1/4"1/4"3/8"2"SE-1Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic00000000000000
    1/4"3/8"5/8"2 3/8"SE-3Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"1/2"7/8"2 5/8"SE-5Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"5/8"1"2 3/4"SE-6Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"3/4"1"2 3/4"SE-7Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
     
    Round Tapered Cone
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Round Tapered Cone.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Round Tapered Cone, Fluted Tooth.

    Fluted Tooth

    Round tapered cone burs are for tapered holes and slots with rounded bottoms.
    Head
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Tip
    Angle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bur Trade
    No.
    For Use On
    Each
    Carbide
    1/4"1/4"5/8"14°2"SL-1Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic0000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1 1/16"14°2 15/16"SL-3Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"1/2"1 1/8"14°3"SL-4Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"5/8"1 3/16"14°3 1/16"SL-5Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"3/4"1 1/2"14°3 3/8"SL-7Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
     
    Pointed Tapered Cone
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Pointed Tapered Cone.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics, Pointed Tapered Cone, Fluted Tooth.

    Fluted Tooth

    Pointed tapered cone burs are for tapered holes and slots with pointed bottoms.
    Head
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Tip
    Angle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Bur Trade
    No.
    For Use On
    Each
    Carbide
    1/4"1/4"1/2"22°2"SM-1Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic0000000000000
    1/4"3/8"5/8"28°2 1/2"SM-4Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
    1/4"1/2"7/8"28°2 3/4"SM-5Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Plastic000000000000
     

    Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style E.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style F.

    Style D

    Style E

    Style F

    These bur sets include a range of shapes and sizes that debur plastics and soft metals, such as aluminum, copper, and bronze. With specially spaced fluted teeth, they quickly remove material without clogging.
    These bur sets include a range of shapes and sizes that debur plastics and soft metals, such as aluminum, copper, and bronze. With specially spaced fluted teeth, they quickly remove material without clogging.
    If you can't find the set you want, create a custom one from our offering of burs and containers.
    Style A
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style A.
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    No. of
    Pieces
    Shank
    Dia.
    Material
    Includes
    Overall
    Lg.
    For Use On
    Container
    Type
    Each
    51/4"CarbideCylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Pointed-Tip SG-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Ball-Shape SD-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 7/32" Head Lg.
    22° Tapered Cone-Shape Pointed-Tip SM-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg.    		2"Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, PlasticWood Box00000000000000
    Style B
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style B.
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    No. of
    Pieces
    Shank
    Dia.
    Material
    Includes
    Overall Lg.
    For Use On
    Container
    Type
    Each
    51/4"CarbideCylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Rounded-Tip SF-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Oval/Egg-Shape SE-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    14° Tapered Cone-Shape Rounded-Tip SL-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 1 ¹⁄₁₆" Head Lg.    		2 3/8" to 2 15/16"Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, PlasticPlastic Case00000000000000
    Style C
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style C.
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    No. of
    Pieces
    Shank
    Dia.
    Material
    Includes
    Overall
    Lg.
    For Use On
    Container
    Type
    Each
    81/4"CarbideCylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Rounded-Tip SF-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    14° Tapered Cone-Shape Rounded-Tip SL-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 1 1/16" Head Lg.
    14° Tapered Cone-Shape Rounded-Tip SL-4 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1 1/8" Head Lg.    		2" to 3"Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, PlasticWood Box00000000000000
    Style D
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style D.
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    No. of
    Pieces
    Shank
    Dia.
    Material
    Includes
    Overall Lg.
    For Use On
    Container
    Type
    Each
    81/4"CarbideCylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Pointed-Tip SG-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    Ball-Shape SD-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 7/16" Head Lg.
    Flame-Shape Pointed-Tip SH-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1 1/4" Head Lg.
    Oval/Egg-Shape SE-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 7/8" Head Lg.
    28° Tapered Cone-Shape Pointed-Tip SM-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 7/8" Head Lg.
    14° Tapered Cone-Shape Rounded-Tip SL-4 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1 1/8" Head Lg.    		2 3/16" to 3"Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, PlasticWood Box00000000000000
    Style E
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style E.
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    No. of
    Pieces
    Shank
    Dia.
    Material
    Includes
    Overall Lg.
    For Use On
    Container
    Type
    Each
    91/4"CarbideCylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Rounded-Tip SF-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Rounded-Tip SF-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Rounded-Tip SF-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.    		2" to 2 3/4"Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, PlasticWood Box00000000000000
    Style F
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Burs. Bur Sets for Soft Metals and Plastics, Style F.
    Fluted Tooth
    (Medium Grit)
    No. of
    Pieces
    Shank
    Dia.
    Material
    Includes
    Overall
    Lg.
    For Use On
    Container
    Type
    Each
    161/4"CarbideCylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Flat-Tip SA-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Cylinder-Shape Rounded-Tip SC-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Pointed-Tip SG-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Pointed-Tip SG-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Rounded-Tip SF-1 Bur—1/4" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Rounded-Tip SF-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg.
    Tree-Shape Rounded-Tip SF-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg.
    Ball-Shape SD-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × ⁵⁄₁₆" Head Lg.
    Ball-Shape SD-5 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × ⁷⁄₁₆" Head Lg.
    Oval/Egg-Shape SE-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 5/8" Head Lg.
    14° Tapered Cone-Shape Rounded-Tip SL-3 Bur—3/8" Head Dia. × 1 ¹⁄₁₆" Head Lg.
    14° Tapered Cone-Shape Rounded-Tip SL-4 Bur—1/2" Head Dia. × 1 1/8" Head Lg.    		2" to 3"Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, PlasticWood Box00000000000000
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