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Spiral Bit

CNC Bit Reference — 2-Flute Upcut — 1/4"

Notes
Use when 1/8" shows deflection or the job needs more aggressive material removal.
Tips
Requires 1/4" ER11 collet adapter. Significantly stiffer — deeper DOC in hardwood.
Details

Use when 1/8" shows deflection or the job needs more aggressive material removal.

Specs

SettingValue
Shank1/4" (6.35mm)
Flutes2 — upcut spiral
MaterialCarbide

Limits

SettingValue
Max Rpm24000 RPM

Requirements

SettingValue
Requires1/4" ER11 collet

Applications

SettingValue
Best ForHardwood, thick softwood, large pockets, high material removal

Settings

SettingValue
Softwood Rpm8000-9000 RPM
Softwood Feed1500-2500 mm/min
Softwood Doc4-6 mm per pass
Hardwood Rpm8000-9000 RPM
Hardwood Feed800-1200 mm/min
Hardwood Doc2-3 mm per pass

Tips

Requires 1/4" ER11 collet adapter. Significantly stiffer — deeper DOC in hardwood.