Compression & Spiral Solid Carbide Router Bits Q&A

Question 1

What is the difference between compression bit and down cut router bit? View answer

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Question 2

When to use a compression router bit? View answer

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Question 3

Why can't i find CNC bit in the master Amana tool list? Where can I get them to down load to V-Carve View answer

Amana Tool 51405 CNC SC Spiral O Single Flute, Plastic Cutting 1/4 D x 1 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/2 Inch Long Up-Cut Router Bit with Mirror Finish

Question 4

Would this be the ideal bit for pocketing in soft wood, looking for a flat bottom that leaves a clean top edge View answer

Amana Tool 46214 CNC Solid Carbide Spiral Plunge 3/8 D x 1-1/4 CH x 3/8 SHK x 3 Inch Long Down-Cut, 3-Flute Router Bit

Question 5

Amana bit profile in VCarve sim shows incomplete cuts; finished MDF parts 1/8" undersized. View answer

Amana Tool 46577-K CNC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral 2D/3D Carving 0.10 Deg Straight Angle Flat Bottom x 1/4 D x 1-1/2 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long x 2 Flute SC Up-Cut Router Bit

Question 6

Looking for best 1/8" D × 1" CL upcut spiral flute router bit for hand router (may void warranty) — buy 2 View answer

Amana Tool 46574 CNC 2D and 3D Carving 1.0 Deg Tapered Angle Flat Bottom x 1/8 D x 1-1/2 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long x 3 Flute SC ZrN Coated Router Bit

Question 7

Optimal feeds & speeds for manually entering this bit when machining cherry wood View answer

Amana Tool 46009-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/16 Dia x 1/2 CH x 1/4 SHK 2 Inch Long Up-Cut Router Bit

Question 8

can i cut steel View answer

Amana Tool 46290-K-5, 5-Pack CNC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral 2D/3D Carving 0.10 Deg Tapered Angle Flat Bottom x 1/16 D x 5/16 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2 Inch Long x 3 Flute SC Up-Cut Router Bits

Question 9

Hi. Can I use 46280 for text engraving on granite at 1mm deep ? View answer

Amana Tool 46280 CNC 2D and 3D Carving 6.2 Deg Tapered Angle Ball Nose x 1/32 D x 1/64 R x 1 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long x 3 Flute SC ZrN Coated Upcut Router Bit

Question 10

Bit labeled 1/8in measures 7/64in; shank rubs when cutting—defect or incorrect specs? View answer

Amana Tool 51459-Z CNC SC Spiral O Single Flute, Aluminum Cutting 1/8 D x 1/2 CH x 1/8 SHK x 2 Inch Long Up-Cut ZrN Coated Router Bit with Mirror Finish

Question 11

Does 46033-K cutter fit 1/4" ER32 collets? Comparing Spektra vs Vortex durability View answer

Amana Tool 46033-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Mortise Compression Spiral 1/4 D x 7/8 CH 1/4 SHK 3 Inch Long 2 Flute Router Bit

Question 12

Can I use this particular bit in the Shaper Origin? View answer

Amana Tool 46170-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Compression Spiral 1/4 D x 7/8 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/2 Inch Long 2 Flute Router Bit

Question 13

Is this the best CNC bit for cutting parts out of 560 grade brass 3/16" thick? View answer

Amana Tool 51673 SC Spiral for Steel, Stainless Steel & Non Ferrous Metal with AlTiN Coating 2-Flute x 1/16 D x 3/16 CH x 1/8 SHK x 1-1/2 Inch Long Up-Cut Router Bit / 45 Deg Corner Chamfer End Mill

Question 14

Hi, I wanted to find out the feed speed for this tool 48342k. Thanks! View answer

Amana Tool 48342-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/4 Dia x 2 CH x 1/4 SHK x 4 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit

Question 15

will this bit cut a 22'' circle in a 2'' thick board View answer

Amana Tool 46502-K-5, 5-Pack SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/4 Dia x 1-1/2 CH x 1/4 SHK 3-1/2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bits

Question 16

Cutting 1/8" brass with Vision Pro VR48 router engraver: recommended RPM, feed rate, and passes View answer

Amana Tool HSS1312 CNC 2D and 3D Carving 0.10 Deg Tapered Angle Flat Bottom 1/8 D x 1-3/32 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/2 Inch Long x 4 Flute ZrN Coated Up-Cut Router Bit

Question 17

Will this bit work good on aluminum in a small CNC machine or do you have a better suggestion? View answer

Amana Tool 51404-K CNC Spektra Coated SC Spiral O Single Flute, Plastic Cutting 1/4 D x 3/4 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2 Inch Long Up-Cut Router Bit with Mirror Finish

Question 18

How can I tell when my go-to roughing bit is no longer cutting well? View answer

Amana Tool 46199-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Compression Spiral 1/2 D x 2 CH x 1/2 SHK x 4 Inch Long Router Bit

Question 19

Is this suitable for HPL 12mm - merino (like trespa) ? we want to cut it by single pass View answer

Amana Tool 46447-DLC SC Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coated Spiral Plunge 1/2 D x 7/8 CH x 1/2 SHK x 3 Inch Long 2 Flute Down-Cut Router Bit for Solid Wood

Question 20

Why can this not be used in a handheld router? View answer

Amana Tool 51645 CNC SC Spiral O Single Flute, Plastic Cutting 1/2 D x 1-1/4 CH x 1/2 SHK x 3 Inch Long Up-Cut Router Bit with Mirror Finish

Question 21

Where do you get this bit sharpened? View answer

Amana Tool 57178 Solid Carbide (Brazed to Steel Shank) Spiral Flush Trim Compression 7/8 D x 1-1/8 CH x 1/2 Inch SHK w/ Upper and Lower Ball Bearing Router Bit

Question 22

Is this recommended to use for aluminum..? I wanna 3/d carve aluminum View answer

Amana Tool 46286 CNC 2D and 3D Carving 3.6 Deg Tapered Angle Ball Nose x 1/8 D x 1/16 R x 1 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long x 3 Flute SC ZrN Coated Upcut Router Bit

Question 23

Will this bit tolerate plunging into wood? View answer

Amana Tool 46199-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Compression Spiral 1/2 D x 2 CH x 1/2 SHK x 4 Inch Long Router Bit

Question 24

Will Amana 4‑flute 46292‑K (1/8", 1‑3/32" cut) perform like 2‑flute bits for deep wood cuts? View answer

CNC Solid Carbide Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral 2D/3D Carving Tapered and Straight Router Bits (End Mill)

Question 25

looking for up cutting bits good for acm with a 6mm shank View answer

Amana Tool 48216-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 3mm Dia x 20mm CH x 6mm SHK 63mm Long Down-Cut Router Bit for Drilling Shelf Pin Holes

Question 26

do you have chipload information on each or your cnc bits? View answer

Amana Tool 46202-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/4 Dia x 3/4 CH x 1/4 SHK 2-1/2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit

Question 27

can they be used on or with aluminum View answer

Amana Tool 46316-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/4 Dia x 1-1/8 CH x 1/4 SHK 3 Inch Long Up-Cut Router Bit

Question 28

Will this bit cut 3/16 in thick bloodwood (dense) for making multiple small parts? View answer

Amana Tool 46225-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/8 Dia x 13/16 CH x 1/4 SHK 2-1/2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit

Question 29

Recommended router bit for fine engraved text on hardwoods with Shaper Origin (D 1/32" final pass?) View answer

Amana Tool 46145 SC Spiral Plunge 1/32 D x 1/8 CH x 1/8 SHK x 2 Inch Long 2 Flute Up-Cut Router Bit

Question 30

Missing feed & speed data — not in database or manual; request feed and speed values View answer

Amana Tool 46701-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Compression Spiral 1/8 D x 13/16 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/2 Inch Long 2 Flute Router Bit for Birch Plywood

Question 31

What is the difference between this and the 46176K View answer

Amana Tool 46701-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Compression Spiral 1/8 D x 13/16 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/2 Inch Long 2 Flute Router Bit for Birch Plywood

Question 32

looking for a .125 bit to cut hard plastics 1" -1.1" deep material View answer

Amana Tool 46225-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/8 Dia x 13/16 CH x 1/4 SHK 2-1/2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit

Question 33

Why does cutting plexiglass require slowing the bit to ~2000 RPM — 12,000 RPM melts it? View answer

Amana Tool 45771-K Solid Carbide Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated 30 Degree Engraving 0.005 Tip Width x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/4 Inch Long Signmaking Router Bit

Question 34

Request feeds/speeds for missing Spektra bit (hardwood) and add product-number search to tool database View answer

Amana Tool 48342-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/4 Dia x 2 CH x 1/4 SHK x 4 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit

Question 35

Cutting .080 aluminum mill finish with no protective sheeting. This a good bit to use? View answer

Amana Tool 57341-Z SC Spiral O Single Flute, Improved Surface Finish Aluminum Cutting 1/8 D x 1/4 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2 Inch Long Up-Cut ZrN Coated Router Bit with Mirror Finish

Question 36

Any speeds and feeds info for these? View answer

Amana Tool 46172-DLC CNC Solid Carbide Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coated Compression Spiral 3/8 D x 1-1/4 CH x 3/8 SHK x 3 Inch Long Router Bit

Question 37

Can CAM drill 5mm shelf-pin holes with a 5mm bit or must holes be larger to prevent wood burning? View answer

Amana Tool 46211-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 5mm Dia x 3/4 CH x 1/4 SHK 2-1/2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit for Drilling Shelf Pin Holes

Question 38

Feed rate and one- vs two-pass cutting for 18mm laminate chipboard (currently 2000 mm/min) View answer

Amana Tool 46172-K-2, 2-Pack CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Compression Spiral 3/8 D x 1-1/4 CH x 3/8 SHK x 3 Inch Long 2 Flute Router Bits

Question 39

Difference between uncut and down cut View answer

Amana Tool 46197 Solid Carbide UltraTrim Spiral 1/4 D x 1 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long w/ Double Ball Bearing Up-Cut Router Bit

Question 40

Can we get a vectric file for this bit? Thank you! View answer

Amana Tool 48351-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Mortise Compression Spiral 5mm D x 25mm CH 5mm SHK 64mm Long 2 Flute Router Bit

Question 41

What is the recommended IPM / RPM for this tool in 3/4" melamine? View answer

Amana Tool 46020-DLC CNC SC Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coated Mortise Compression Spiral 3/8 D x 1 CH x 3/8 SHK x 3 Inch Long 3 Flute Router Bit for Solid Wood

Question 42

I need the Vetric file geometry for the 46403K View answer

Amana Tool 46403-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/16 Dia x 1/2 CH x 1/4 SHK 2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit

Question 43

Can CNC or other tools produce sharp internal corners for one-piece OG (open glass) doors? View answer

Amana Tool 46286-K CNC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated SC 2D and 3D Carving 3.6 Deg Tapered Angle Ball Nose x 1/8 D x 1/16 R x 1 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long x 3 Flute Router Bit

Question 44

Recommended speeds/feeds for 46577-K bit cutting 1.5" Baltic birch with laminate on Colex CNC (25k RPM, 150 IPM) View answer

Amana Tool 46577-K CNC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral 2D/3D Carving 0.10 Deg Straight Angle Flat Bottom x 1/4 D x 1-1/2 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long x 2 Flute SC Up-Cut Router Bit

Question 45

What is the max RPMs this bit is rated for View answer

Amana Tool 46704-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Compression Spiral 3/8 D x 1-1/4 CH x 3/8 SHK x 3 Inch Long 2 Flute Router Bit for Birch Plywood

Question 46

Is this a good bit for using on PVC board without melting it? View answer

Amana Tool 51411-K CNC Spektra Coated SC Spiral O Single Flute, Plastic Cutting 1/8 D x 1/2 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2 Inch Long Up-Cut Router Bit with Mirror Finish

Question 47

Hi, could I use to on anodised aluminium (such as ALMG1/AL5005)? View answer

Amana Tool 51454-Z-5, 5-Pack CNC SC Spiral O Single Flute, ZrN Coated Aluminum Cutting 1/8 D x 1/2 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2 Inch Long Up-Cut Router Bits with Mirror Finish

Question 48

Is this bit in the Fusion 360 Amana Tool-Amana Cutting Tools library View answer

Amana Tool 48342-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/4 Dia x 2 CH x 1/4 SHK x 4 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit

Question 49

What is the difference between this and the HSS 1310?Thanks. View answer

Amana Tool 46290-K CNC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral 2D/3D Carving 0.10 Deg Tapered Angle Flat Bottom x 1/16 D x 5/16 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2 Inch Long x 3 Flute SC Up-Cut Router Bit

Question 50

Is Amana 45771-k good for brass? View answer

Amana Tool 45771-K Solid Carbide Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated 30 Degree Engraving 0.005 Tip Width x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/4 Inch Long Signmaking Router Bit

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