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    Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic

    The smooth flutes and sharp cutting edges on these router bits cleanly cut square slots, pockets, and edges in most plastics, including polyethylene, polycarbonate, and vinyl. They do not have a pilot, so guide your router along a straight edge when hand routing to make accurate cuts.
    Uncoated Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut.

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Spiral Flute.

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Spiral Flute

    Use carbide bits for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel.
    Plunge Cut—Bits with a plunge cut type let you cut directly into the workpiece from above. Other bits are best for operations where the peripheral teeth do most of the work such as trimming, contouring, and finishing.
    Spiral Flute—Bits with spiral flutes leave a smoother finish than straight-flute bits.
    Downward Chip Removal—Bits with downward chip removal push chips down for applications that require a smooth finish on the cut's top edge.
    Upward Chip Removal—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.
    1 Flute—Choose a bit with one flute for a faster cut; bits with more flutes produce a smoother finish.
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    Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    1/16"1/4"1/4"2"1CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
     
    Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal
    1/16"1/4"1/8"2"1CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic000000000000
     
    Ceramic-Coated Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic , Ceramic-Coated Carbide.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Straight and Spiral Router Bits for Plastic , Ceramic-Coated Carbide, Square Cut Style, Spiral Flute.

    Square Cut Style

    Spiral Flute

    Ceramic-coated carbide bits have a coating that increases the hardness of the bits and protects them from high heat, making them last about 2.5 times longer than uncoated bits. Use carbide bits for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel.
    Spiral Flute—Bits with spiral flutes leave a smoother finish than straight-flute bits.
    Downward Chip Removal—Bits with downward chip removal push chips down for applications that require a smooth finish on the cut's top edge.
    Upward Chip Removal—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.
    1 Flute—Choose a bit with one flute for a faster cut; bits with more flutes produce a smoother finish.
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    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    1/16"1/4"1/8"2"1Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
     
    Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal
    1/16"1/4"1/8"2"1Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic000000000000
     

    Router Bits for Composites

    The sharp cutting edges and flute shapes of these tools are specifically designed to cut through tough composite materials, such as carbon fiber and fiberglass, with minimal resistance. This means less strain on your router and more control when cutting, leading to smooth cuts. They're made of solid carbide for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel.
    Uncoated Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut.

    Square Cut Style

    Drill/Mill Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style, Diamond-Pattern Flutes.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Diamond-Pattern Flutes.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Router Bits for Composites , Uncoated Carbide, Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut, Diamond-Pattern Flutes.

    Square Cut Style,

    Diamond-Pattern

    Flutes

    Drill/Mill Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Diamond-Pattern

    Flutes

    Square Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut,

    Diamond-Pattern

    Flutes

    Square Cut Style—Use bits with a square cut style to cut slots, pockets, and edges.
    Drill/Mill Cut Style—Bits with a drill/mill cut style have a pointed end for easier plunge cuts than bits with a square cut style.
    Plunge Cut—Plunge-cutting bits let you cut directly into the workpiece from above. Other bits are best for operations where the peripheral teeth do most of the work, such as trimming, contouring, and finishing.
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes—Diamond-pattern flutes' small, staggered teeth aggressively cut, yet leave a smooth finish.
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    Diamond-Pattern Flutes
    1/16"3/16"1/8"1 1/2"Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineFiberglass, Composite000000000000
     
    Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes
    1/16"3/16"1/8"1 1/2"CNC MachineFiberglass, Composite000000000000
     
    Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes
    1/16"3/16"1/8"1 1/2"CNC MachineFiberglass, Composite000000000000
     

    Spiral Router Bits for Steel and Stainless Steel

    The aluminum-titanium-nitride (AlTiN) coating on these bits resists heat and wear when cutting steel and stainless steel. They have a square cut style for creating slots, pockets, and edges. They're made of solid carbide for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel. Their extreme hardness means they are brittle, so a highly rigid setup, such as a CNC machine, is necessary to prevent the bit from breaking. With spiral flutes, they leave a smoother finish than straight-flute bits and are good for making plunge cuts. The flutes lift chips up from the workpiece for applications that require a smooth finish on the bottom edge of the cut. Securely clamp your material before routing to prevent lifting. Bits with more flutes produce a smoother finish.
    Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)-Coated Carbide
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Spiral Router Bits for Steel and Stainless Steel , Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)-Coated Carbide.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Spiral Router Bits for Steel and Stainless Steel , Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)-Coated Carbide, Square Cut Style, Spiral Flute, 4 Flutes.

    Square Cut Style

    Spiral Flute

    4 Flutes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Spiral Router Bits for Steel and Stainless Steel , Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)-Coated Carbide, Square Cut Style, Spiral Flute, 2 Flutes.

    Square Cut Style

    Spiral Flute

    2 Flutes

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    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    1/16"3/16"1/8"1 1/2"4CNC MachineSteel, Stainless Steel00000000000000
    1/16"3/16"1/8"1 1/2"2CNC MachineSteel, Stainless Steel0000000000000
     
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