Spiral Router Bits for Foam
The cutting edges of these bits have a shallow angle to carve foam quickly and accurately. With a square cut style, they create slots, pockets, and edges. Their spiral flutes leave a smooth finish and are good for making plunge cuts. 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 a highly rigid setup, such as a CNC machine, is necessary to prevent the bit from breaking.
Bits with upward chip removal lift chips up for applications that need a smooth finish on the bottom edge of the cut. Securely clamp your workpiece in place before routing to prevent the piece from lifting.
Bits with downward chip removal push chips down for applications that require a smooth finish on the cut’s top edge.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Number of Flutes | For Tool Type | Each | |
Uncoated Carbide | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spiral Flutes with Upward Chip Removal | |||||||
| 1/8" | 1 1/8" | 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 2 | CNC Machine | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/16" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 4" | 2 | CNC Machine | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 2 1/4" | 1/4" | 4" | 2 | CNC Machine | 0000000 | 00000 |
Spiral Flutes with Downward Chip Removal | |||||||
| 1/8" | 1 1/16" | 1/8" | 3" | 2 | CNC Machine | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 2 1/4" | 1/4" | 4" | 2 | CNC Machine | 0000000 | 00000 |
Trimming Router Bits
Cut layers of material flush to one another or make cuts along a template.
Use carbide bits for longer tool life and faster cutting speeds than high-speed steel. Ball-bearing pilots guide the bit for accurate cuts and produce less friction than solid pilots for smoother operation.
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.
Bits with spiral flutes leave a smoother finish than straight-flute bits and make plunge cuts more easily (for plunge-cutting bits).
| 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" | 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 | 000000 |
| 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 | 00000 |
| 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 |
Engraving Router Bits
A fine-point diamond tip precisely cuts lettering, numbering, and grade marks in materials such as aluminum, steel, copper, and granite. These bits also work on plastics such as polyethylene, polycarbonate, and vinyl. They’re spring loaded to apply constant pressure to the tip.
Use 90° cut angle tips (sold separately) to engrave the finest details.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Router Bits | Replacement 120° Cut Angle Tips | 90° Cut Angle Tips | |||||||||||
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| Cutting Dia. | Lg. of Cut | Cut Angle | Shank Dia. | Overall Lg. | Flute Type | For Tool Type | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
Uncoated Diamond-Tipped Stainless Steel | |||||||||||||
| 0.005" | 1/32" | 120° | 1/4" | 3 3/4" | Fluteless | CNC Machine | Aluminum, Steel, Copper, Granite, Glass, Foam, Plastic, Hard Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.005" | 1/32" | 120° | 1/2" | 3 3/4" | Fluteless | CNC Machine | Aluminum, Steel, Copper, Granite, Glass, Foam, Plastic, Hard Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |