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    Drill/Mill Router Bits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Router Bits. Drill/Mill Router Bits .
    Drill, mill, and trim with the same bit. The unique shape on these bits was originally used for aircraft panels. They have a pointed end and spiral flutes, like a drill bit, making downward plunge cuts easier than with square-cut and straight-flute bits. The spiral flutes also leave a smoother finish. The flutes lift chips up from the workpiece for applications that require a clean finish on the bottom edge of the cut. Securely clamp your material before routing to prevent lifting.
    These bits are made of high-speed steel for general purpose use. They can be used with hand tools, router tables, and CNC machines. These bits do not have a pilot, so guide your router along a straight edge when hand routing to make accurate cuts.
    Uncoated High-Speed Steel
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Router Bits. Drill/Mill Router Bits , Uncoated High-Speed Steel, Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut.

    Drill/Mill Cut

    Style—Plunge-Cut

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    Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal
    3/32"13/16"3/32"2"3Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineCast Iron, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium00000000000000
     

    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.
    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
    3/32"1/4"1/8"2"1CNC MachineHard Plastic, Soft Plastic0000000000000
     

    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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    Square Cut Style
     
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes
    3/32"5/16"1/8"1 1/2"Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineFiberglass, Composite000000000000
     
    Drill/Mill Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes
    3/32"5/16"1/8"1 1/2"Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineFiberglass, Composite000000000000
     
    Square Cut Style—Plunge-Cut
     
    Diamond-Pattern Flutes
    3/32"5/16"1/8"1 1/2"Hand Router, Router Table, CNC MachineFiberglass, Composite000000000000
     
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