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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Cutting Diameter Cutting Diameter

	Shank Diameter Shank Diameter

	Number of Flutes Number of Flutes

	1		2

	For Tool Type For Tool Type

CNC Machine

Hand Router

Router Table

	Length of Cut Length of Cut

	Material Material

Carbide

High-Speed Steel

	Flute Type Flute Type

Spiral

Straight

	Chip Removal Direction Chip Removal Direction

Down

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Shank Type Shank Type

	Round

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

	Individual

	Finish Finish

Uncoated

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
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	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

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REACH Compliant

	Pilot Type Pilot Type

Ball Bearing

	Cut Radius Cut Radius

1/8"

3/16"

1/4"

	Ball-Bearing Pilot Diameter Ball-Bearing Pilot Diameter

1/4"

1/2"

	Pilot Location Pilot Location

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Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic

Square Cut Style

Straight Flute

Spiral Flute

Cut square slots, pockets, and edges in plastic.

Bits with straight flutes are for general purpose use.

Bits with spiral flutes make plunge cuts more easily than straight-flute bits and leave a smoother finish. Spiral-flute bits with upward chip removal lift chips up for applications that require a smooth finish on the bottom edge of the cut. Securely clamp the workpiece before routing to prevent lifting. Spiral-flute bits with downward chip removal push chips down for applications that require a smooth finish on the cut's top edge.

High-speed steel bits can be used with hand tools, router tables, and CNC machines. They do not have a pilot, so guide your router along a straight edge when hand routing to ensure accurate cuts.

Carbide bits provide a longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel bits. Their extreme hardness means they are brittle, so they’re not recommended for use with hand tools. A highly rigid setup, such as a CNC machine, is necessary to prevent the bit from breaking.

Bits for hard and soft plastic are for use on most plastic, including polyethylene, polycarbonate, and vinyl. Choose a bit with one flute for a faster cut; bits with two flutes produce a smoother finish.

Bits for hard plastic and composites have two shallow flutes for durability when making cuts on hard material.

Uncoated High-Speed Steel
Cutting Dia.	Lg. of Cut	Shank Dia.	Overall Lg.	Number of Flutes	For Tool Type	For Use On		Each
Straight Flutes
1/8"	1/2"	1/4"	2"	1	CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	000000
3/16"	5/8"	1/4"	2"	2	CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
1/4"	3/4"	1/4"	2 1/8"	2	CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
1/4"	1"	1/4"	2 3/8"	2	CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
3/8"	1"	3/8"	2 1/2"	2	CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
1/2"	1 1/4"	1/2"	2 3/4"	2	CNC Machine, Hand Router, Router Table	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
Uncoated Carbide
Straight Flutes
1/8"	1/4"	1/4"	2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites	00000000	00000
1/8"	1/2"	1/4"	2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
3/16"	5/8"	1/4"	2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites	00000000	00000
3/16"	5/8"	1/4"	2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
1/4"	3/4"	1/4"	2 1/2"	1	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
1/4"	3/4"	1/4"	2 1/2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites	00000000	00000
1/4"	1"	1/4"	2 1/2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
5/16"	13/16"	3/8"	2 1/2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites	00000000	00000
3/8"	7/8"	3/8"	2 1/2"	1	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
3/8"	7/8"	3/8"	2 1/2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites	00000000	00000
1/2"	1"	1/2"	3"	1	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	00000000	00000
1/2"	1"	1/2"	3"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites	00000000	00000
Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
1/8"	1/2"	1/8"	2"	1	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	0000000	00000
1/4"	3/8"	1/4"	2 1/2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	0000000	00000
1/4"	3/4"	1/4"	2 1/2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	0000000	00000
Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal
1/8"	1/2"	1/8"	2"	1	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	0000000	00000
1/4"	3/8"	1/4"	2 1/2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	0000000	00000
1/4"	3/4"	1/4"	2 1/2"	2	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	0000000	00000

Flush-Trimming Router Bits

Flush-Trimming Cut Style (Bottom Pilot)

Carbide (Spiral Flutes)

Cut layers of material flush to one another or make cuts along a template. All bits have a pilot to guide cuts.

Pilot location describes the position of the pilot when the bit is used for hand routing. The pilot location is reversed when using the bit with a router table.

Bottom-pilot bits trim material from an upper layer of the workpiece so that it is flush with the layer below. In addition to flush trimming, they can be used to cut along a template placed below the workpiece. Micrograin carbide and diamond-tipped carbide bits are for use on aluminum.

Uncoated Carbide
Cutting Dia.	Lg. of Cut	Shank Dia.	Overall Lg.	Pilot Type	Ball-Bearing Pilot Dia.	Number of Flutes	Flute Type	For Tool Type	For Use On		Each
Bottom Pilot
1/4"	3/4"	1/4"	3"	Ball Bearing	1/4"	2	Spiral	Hand Router, Router Table	Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate, Soft Plastic, Foam, Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites	0000000	000000
1/2"	1 1/8"	1/2"	4"	Ball Bearing	1/2"	2	Spiral	Hand Router, Router Table	Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Plastic Laminate, Soft Plastic, Foam, Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites	0000000	000000
Uncoated Micrograin Carbide
Bottom Pilot
1/4"	5/8"	1/4"	2 3/8"	Ball Bearing	1/4"	2	Spiral	Hand Router, Router Table	Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Aluminum, Plastic Laminate, Soft Plastic, Foam, Hard Plastic, Plastic Composites	0000000	00000

Ball-End Router Bits

Ball Cut Style

For smooth contour carving in wood, plastic, and aluminum, these bits have a ball-nose design. All are made of solid carbide for a long tool life and fast cutting speeds. The extreme hardness of carbide bits means they are brittle, so they're not recommended for use with hand tools. A highly rigid setup, such as a CNC machine, is necessary to prevent the bit from breaking. The spiral flutes pull chips up from the workpiece while making cuts; securely clamp your material before routing to prevent lifting.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Uncoated Carbide
Cutting Dia.	Lg. of Cut	Shank Dia.	Overall Lg.	Number of Flutes	For Tool Type	For Use On		Each
Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
1/8"	1/2"	1/4"	2"	2	CNC Machine	Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic, Aluminum	0000000	000000
3/16"	3/4"	1/4"	2"	2	CNC Machine	Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic, Aluminum	0000000	00000
1/4"	7/8"	1/4"	2 1/2"	2	CNC Machine	Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic, Aluminum	0000000	00000
3/8"	1 1/8"	3/8"	3"	2	CNC Machine	Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic, Aluminum	0000000	00000
1/2"	1 1/8"	1/2"	3"	2	CNC Machine	Wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic, Aluminum	0000000	000000

Corner-Rounding Router Bits

Rounded Corner Style (Carbide)

Choose from bits that cut rounded, cove, wavy, or Roman ogee corners along the edges of your workpiece.

Use solid carbide bits to round off sharp edges on plastic sheets. Their extreme hardness makes them brittle, so they're not recommended for use with hand tools. A highly rigid setup, such as a CNC machine, is necessary to prevent the bit from breaking.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Uncoated Carbide
Cutting Dia.	Cut Radius	Lg. of Cut	Shank Dia.	Overall Lg.	Number of Flutes	For Tool Type	For Use On		Each
Rounded Corner Style
1/4"	1/8"	3/8"	1/4"	2 1/2"	1	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	0000000	000000
1/4"	3/16"	3/8"	1/4"	2 1/2"	1	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	0000000	00000
1/4"	1/4"	3/8"	1/4"	2 1/2"	1	CNC Machine	Hard Plastic, Soft Plastic	0000000	00000