PCD Compression Router Bit – Disposable Diamond-Tipped
Price range: $180.00 through $479.00
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The PCD compression router bit provides long-lasting diamond cutting performance for CNC nesting and through-cutting of abrasive wood-based panels and laminated materials. Available in 1, and 2-flute configurations, these economical PCD tools are designed for production applications where extended tool life and consistently clean edges are required. For faster feedrates, we also offer a 3-flute PCD tool, which can be serviced multipled times. (Series 6818)
A short upshear section at the bottom of the tool produces a clean lower edge, while the upper cutting edges shear downward to minimize breakout on the top surface. The opposing cutting forces create the compression action needed for clean top and bottom edges in a single pass.
Segmented PCD cutting edges overlap to produce a continuous cut without visible lines on the finished edge. PCD provides exceptional wear resistance when machining abrasive materials and performs best when the tool is matched to a consistent material application.
These tools feature an economical disposable design but can typically be sharpened once before replacement.
For optimum performance and tool life, proper spindle concentricity, high-quality collets and precision toolholding are strongly recommended.
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PCD Compression Router Bit – Disposable Diamond-Tipped
The PCD compression router bit combines compression cutting geometry with the exceptional wear resistance of polycrystalline diamond for demanding CNC production applications.
Designed primarily for nesting and through-cutting, these tools feature a short upshear section at the bottom of the cutting edge. The lower section shears upward to produce a clean bottom edge, while the upper cutting edges shear downward to minimize chipping and breakout on the top surface.
The result is clean machining on both faces of the panel in a single pass.
Segmented PCD Cutting Edges
The segmented PCD design uses overlapping diamond cutting edges so each segment continues the cutting path of the adjacent segment. This produces a continuous finished edge without visible lines between cutting segments.
PCD provides exceptional wear resistance in abrasive wood-based panels and laminated materials. For optimum tool life, PCD tooling should generally be dedicated to a consistent material application rather than routinely switched between substantially different materials.
1, 2 & 3-Flute Options
These PCD compression router bits are available in single and 2-flute configurations to accommodate different CNC production requirements. For high speed machining, we also offer a 3-flute PCD Bit (Series 6818). Please contact us regarding price and availability.
Additional cutting edges allow higher feed rates while maintaining the appropriate chip load per cutting edge. The correct configuration should therefore be selected according to machine capability, material and desired production speed.
Toolholding Matters
PCD tooling is highly sensitive to spindle runout and toolholder condition. Worn collets, excessive runout or poor-quality toolholding can negatively affect both finish and tool life.
For maximum performance, use precision toolholding with properly maintained collets or a high-precision heat shrink toolholder.
These tools feature an economical disposable design and can typically be professionally sharpened once before replacement.
