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Marathon Compression Spiral (Coated)
Marathon is the longest running compression tool due to advancements in cutting geometry and the add..
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Highly Polished Single Flute Upcut Router Bits For Acrylic
Highly Polished Single Flute Router Bits For Acrylic. Solid Carbide.The geometry of this cutte..
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Multipurpose Upcut Router Bits - Single Flute
Made from Solid Carbide Single Flute Upcut Router Bits - Multipurpose.These CNC router cutters have ..
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High Speed ACM V-Grooving Tool (Solid Carbide)
Innovative Engraving, V grooving and chamfering tool for aluminium composite panels (DIABOND). Fully..
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3D V Grooving Tools
Solid carbide core, 5mm thick. A very stable tool with long life.Designed for use with engineering ..
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Skimming Tool: HW Bowl and Countertop Trim Bits
Klein HW Bowl and Countertop Trim Bits Z2- Bed skimming tool 52MM TCT Router for bed skimming a..
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High Performance Fully Synthetic Creep Oil HHS 6000 PLUS
Wurth High-performance Fully Synthetic Creep Oil with PTFE. Supplied in a 400ml can for easy a..
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Tool Holder (Collet Chuck) HSK63F ER16 Balancing
Balanced to 36.000 RPM at G 2,5Supplied with standard clamping nutThe "A" measure will be determined..
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SUPERIOR DLC coated - Single Flute Upcut Multipurpose
Crown Norge SUPERIOR Single flute routing tools are very hard cutters made from the highest quality ..
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Rotary Device
Rotary device to suit the following Aeon Laser machines:Mira = RollerNova = Roller/Chuck StyleElite ..
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Reci Laser Tubes W Series
Genuine Reci Laser Tube - W SeriesUK StockReci upgrades and brings CO2 glass laser tube to its gener..
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Polycrystalline Diamond Compression Spiral
Polycrystalline diamond compression spiral Great tool for aggressive wooden panels, laminated woode..
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Laser Power Supply
High quality laser power supplies as you used in our Aeon laser machines.Available in different watt..
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Multipurpose Upcut Router Bits - Single Flute
Made from Solid Carbide Single Flute Upcut Router Bits - Multipurpose.These CNC router cutters have ..
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Highly Polished Single Flute Upcut Router Bits For Acrylic
Highly Polished Single Flute Router Bits For Acrylic. Solid Carbide.The geometry of this cutte..
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Multipurpose With DLC Coating - Single Flute Upcut
Solid carbide spiral upcut CNC router bit, multipurpose tool with DLC Coating for aluminium and long..
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Downcut Router Bits Multipurpose - Single Flute
Single Flute Downcut Router Bits MultipurposeThese router cutters have been designed to cut a range ..
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Downcut Router Bits for Acrylic - Single Flute Spiral
Single Flute Downcut Spiral Router Bits with geometry designed for cutting acrylic.The downward spir..
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Marathon Compression Spiral (Coated)
Marathon is the longest running compression tool due to advancements in cutting geometry and the add..
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E17 Blade for cutting thin materials
The overcut is smaller, for best results, use as an oscillating blade..
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3D V Grooving Tools
Solid carbide core, 5mm thick. A very stable tool with long life.Designed for use with engineering ..
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CNC Router Bits
All Powell Shop CNC router bits can be used with any CNC (computer numerical control) routers.
Solid Carbide Tools
Carbide is a compound made up of carbon and one or more metallic elements, such as tungsten, titanium, or cobalt. It is a very hard and durable material, which makes it ideal for use in cutting tools that are designed to withstand high temperatures and pressures.
Solid Carbide tools produce the best edge quality at the
fastest feed rates possible with any type of routing tools. They are preferred over traditional high-speed steel
tools because of their superior performance and longer life.
Carbide router drill bits can be used with ACM, Acrylic, foam, phenolic, rubber, as well as various types of wood and plastics. Carbide router bits can also be used for cutting and shaping some metals, including aluminium, brass, and copper. However, it's important to note that using carbide router bits with metals can be challenging, as the heat generated by the cutting process can cause the carbide to break down quickly.
Upcut Router Bits
Upcut router bits are a type of cutting tool used in woodworking and other applications to remove material from a workpiece. As the name suggests, they pull the waste material up and away from the cutting edge as they work, which can help reduce the risk of tear-out and produce a cleaner cut.
They typically have a spiral or helical flute design, which helps evacuate chips and debris from the cut as it is being made. This design also allows the bit to cut more efficiently and with less heat build-up, which can help extend the life of the cutter.
Downcut Router Bits
Downcut router bits are used in woodworking and other applications to remove material from a workpiece. Unlike upcut router bits, downcut router bits push the waste material down and towards the bottom of the cut as they work. This can help prevent tear-out and produce a smoother, cleaner cut on the top surface of the workpiece.
A downcut router bit is normally used for cutting
grooves, forming a crisp edge around the hole. It does not clear chips as
effectively as an upcut router bit however, their downcut geometry pushes wood
fibres down into the cut, leaving a cleaner top surface on your workpiece with
minimal damage. Downcut bits do require a slower feed rate and a smaller depth
of cut is preferable. It therefore requires attention to avoid the bit to
overheat and consequently break. These cutters are more regularly utilised for
making smaller cuts rather than deep grooves.
Compression Spirals
Compression spirals, also known as up-down or up-and-down-cut router bits, are a type of cutting tool used in woodworking and other applications to produce clean, precise cuts on both the top and bottom surfaces of the workpiece.
These router bits are designed with two flutes: the top flute pulls chips and debris up and away from the bottom of the workpiece, while the bottom flute pushes chips and debris down and away from the top of the workpiece. This results in a compression effect that helps to prevent tear-out and produce a smoother, cleaner cut on both surfaces of the workpiece.
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