Whiteside UC5050 Ultimate Compression Router Bit for 1/2" Material

The “ULTIMATE” Carbide Compression Spiral Bit for CNC routing of sheet goods such as plywood and MDF.

Conventional Compression Bits typically force the chips into the mid-section of the cut where the upcut and down-cut fl utes overlap. These chips can pack into the fl utes which make the bit hard to push and causes it to run much hotter. This results in lower feed rates and shorter tool life.

ADVANTAGES of the “ULTIMATE” Bit

• Dedicated cut length to match the material thickness.

• Up-cut fl ute extends into shank to improve chip evacuation.

• Ultimate chip control allows the bit to cut more freely, run cooler, and last longer.

• The down-shear fl ute cuts a 45° chamfer. Position the depth to barely shave the top edge of the material or lower the bit to cut up to a 1/16” chamfer.

• 3/8” cutting diameter bits are optimal for routing sheet goods.  They remove less material with lower horsepower than 1/2” cutting diameter bits.

• 1/2” shank diameter provides the best rigidity and eliminates the need for odd sized collets.

Diamter: 3/8"
Cut Length: 1/2"
Shank: 1/2"
Overall Length: 3"
Rotation: 2+2 Compression