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Increase Productivity with Insert Compression Router Tooling When purchasing tooling for CNC routers the most common choice, especially for nested operations, is solid carbide router bits. Because of the overwhelming options, particularly in small diameters, number of flutes and improved feed speeds, solid carbide is a safe and popular choice. When it comes to machining thicker…read more

Precision ThermoTec Heat Shrink Tool Holder The ThermoTec heat shrink chucks are precision balanced to 30,000RPM with a runout tolerance of .003mm (0.00012″) making them great for high torque/high speed machining. In heat shrink chucks,  collets and nuts are not used between the tool shank and tool holder creating a more evenly distributed clamping force…read more

Cost Comparison – Inserts vs. Solid Carbide Bits We’ve had some interest around how the costs break down in our last post,  “Increase Productivity with Insert Compression Router Tooling”.  Here is an example using the same 6243 series (PN#6243.029.34 with insert#6243.295.00) two flute compression style insert router bit for comparison against a solid carbide two flute compression spiral (PN#6229.750.20M) to see how…read more

DIGITEC Tool Measuring System Make tool setup a snap! Streamlining and optimizing production, calls for creating an efficient operational sequence when routing, milling and boring. That includes highly accurate tool measurement and setup, as after each tool change, the new tool data must be programmed into the machining center/router in order to maintain consistent machining results…read more

Core Box Insert Router Bit – Round Grooves Made Easy Core box/ball nose bits are used for cutting round nosed grooves in fluting, reeding and veining in architectural millwork and column production, where a round bottom groove is needed. Our 4096 series insert router bit is designed to produce clean round nose profiles for core box…read more

Two-Flute Compression Router Bit with Reversible Inserts – 6243 Series With our 6243 Series Two-Flute Compression Style Router Bit you get the versatility of a solid carbide compression bit with the benefits that come with insert tooling!   The 6243 Series Router Bit is a two-flute compression tool with replaceable insert tips designed to create a chip…read more

Cutting Rebates, Shallow Grooves or Hinge Pockets? Save Money with this Insert Router Bit Does your CNC machining process call for cutting rebates or hinge pockets? Our 6219 Series Insert Router Bit is designed to provide the benefits of carbide with the cost savings of insert tooling.  This 1+1 flute tool offers a dedicated down shear…read more

Adjustable Insert Radius/Chamfer Router Bit The 6975 Series as a multi-purpose, adjustable insert router bit which is uniquely designed for radius and chamfer cuts on both the top and bottom edges of various materials and thicknesses including particle board and MDF as well as soft and hard woods.  The 6975 Series is designed to provide the…read more

DIASTART- Feed Faster with this Disposable PCD Router Bit Adding to our impressive line of standard ½” diameter PCD (polycrystalline diamond) router bits, we are excited to introduce the 6814 Series DIASTART Two-Flute PCD Router Bit. The DIASTART is an affordable, two-flute router bit which facilitates faster feed rates compared to the conventional 1+1 disposable diamond…read more

Reduce Dust and Improve Shop Air! Our new Cyclone Dust Extraction Nut with ceramic coating is now available from stock! Ideal for nested CNC router operations, the Cyclone Dust Nut speeds dust removal at the cut and directs it quickly to the dust collector. This improvement helps keep shop air cleaner and promotes a tidier…read more

20mm Alternate Shear Insert Router Bit – Solid Carbide Replacement! We are excited to introduce our new 20MM Alternate Shear Insert Router Bit (Part No. 22006). This 2-flute, 20 mm (0.787) diameter router bit is available in a 30 mm (1.180”) cutting length and an alternating shear cutting action. Though not recommended for machining double sided…read more