ROUTER TOOLING

Diamond is known as a material with impressive characteristics. Even the name, Diamond, which stems from the ancient Greek word  “αδάμας” – “adámas,” translates to unbreakable. In particular diamond is the hardest mineral known and also has the highest thermal conductivity. These two traits, in addition to its abrasion-resistance…..

Deep Pocket (Lock Mortise) Bit Our insert deep pocket mortise bit is made of a special high quality steel grade to route deep lock mortise cut-outs without the tool experiencing any tool deflection.  Excellent for door hardware and other deep pocket cut applications. This tool uses two offset chipbreaker insert knives that have a 16mm…read more

The HSK 63 Tool Holder The HSK 63 high-speed tool holders are made for use on precision CNC routers and machining centers, as well as point-to-point machines with automatic tool changers.  The HSK tool holding system was developed in Germany as a set of standards and performance criteria for advanced machining where precision is imperative. HSK shank…read more

Looking for ETS Style Collets for Your CMS Machine? ETS Style collets for CMS routers are becoming more difficult to find and are very expensive to buy.  We have BT30 and BT35 tool holders for both machine brands that take standard ER collets….a much lower cost collet to replace. These tool holders come with a…read more

Disposable Inserts Help Reduce Machine Downtime Disposable inserts can reduce grinding costs and minimize machining downtime. The evolution of cutting tools has progressed from being quite labor-intense to heavily relying on machines and automated processes. With these efficiencies, it is now more important than ever to keep down set-up times and adjustment times in order to minimize…read more

Disposable Insert Cutters Continued Among the advantages of insert cutters is also the fact that they are very well-balanced and remain well-balanced throughout their life span. As long as no sharpening is done to the inserts, there are no weight changes, allowing for consistent cuts. This effect yields a cutter that can operate at higher…read more

Replacement Inserts for Tools Made by These Now Defunct Companies If you are looking for replacement insert knives for a cutter head manufactured by companies no longer in business, such as DeHart or LRH, we can help!   While LRH profiles were mostly standard sizes which we usually stock for immediate shipment, the DeHart replacements will…read more

Insert Core Box Router Bit This popular Insert Core Box Router Bit provides constant diameter and long tool life due to its micro grain carbide insert, that can be rotated 180 degrees for a brand new cutting edge!

Shank Tools Shank tools for sizing, profiling, grooving and milling light openings including lockset cutting are a decisive factor in determining the performance and versatility of CNC machining centers. Improved finish of the cutting edge on the laminated panel, surfaces free from scoring and tear outs with all materials, and smooth, step-free transitions are the…read more

PCD Diamond Router Bit Designs These PCD diamond router bits were recently featured in an article about Tooling Technology for Woodworking on woodworkingnetwork.com as one of the greatest ways to reduce tooling costs in the right situation. PCD tools are great for situations where the material being cut is consistent lacking metals or impurities that might chip…read more

Deep Mortise Insert Bit in Thermotec Heat-Shrink Tool Holder Tool and clamping accuracy is essential to minimize runout with all cutting tool applications, but in particular with very long cutting tools as shown below. The further you move from the clamping source, the more pronounced the runout becomes.  Shown here is a deep pocket insert…read more

Helical CNC Cutter With Reversible Insert Tips This helical insert cutter (Item# 4339.800.30) is ideal for trimming, jointing, rebating, hogging and copying operations on solid wood as well as composite materials. For use on all CNC machining centers, this cutter has a maximum rpm of 18,000 and it comes in 80mm diameter x 80mm cut length with…read more