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Straight Flute Router Bit D=5mm | Lc=12mm | Z1 – T.C.T. Carbide

Straight Flute Router Bit D=5mm | Lc=12mm | Z1 – T.C.T. Carbide

1001-D5.d6.Lc12

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Grooving Bit – T.C.T. Carbide | D5 mm | Z1

Shank router bit made of T.C.T. (Tungsten Carbide Tipped) carbide, with a single flute (Z1), designed for creating narrow grooves, hardware recesses, and fine details in solid wood and wood-based panels. Available with Ø6 mm or Ø8 mm shank – select the variant from the menu.

Cutting Diameter (D) Cutting Diameter (D)5 mm
Cutting Length (Lc) Cutting Length (Lc)12 mm
Shank Diameter (S) Shank Diameter (S)Ø6 mm or Ø8 mm – select from menu
Number of Flutes Number of FlutesZ1 (single active cutting edge)
Cutting Edge Material Cutting Edge MaterialT.C.T. Carbide (high-density tungsten carbide)
Machine Compatibility Machine CompatibilityRouter, CNC, milling machines with collet chuck
Package Contents Package Contents1 x Router bit (variant selected from the menu)

✨ TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES:

  • Z1 Flute – Rapid Chip Evacuation: a single active cutting edge ensures large clearance for quick material removal from the groove, reducing the risk of overheating at deep cuts.
  • T.C.T. Carbide – Maximum Versatility: the carbide resists wear on both softwoods and hardwoods, as well as on wood-based panels (MDF, particleboard, plywood), without the rapid wear characteristic of high-speed steel.
  • Precision for Fine Details: the 5 mm diameter allows for the creation of narrow grooves, hardware recesses, drawer bottoms, and other precision details.
  • Available in Two Shank Variants: Ø6 mm and Ø8 mm for compatibility with standard collets of most routers and CNC machines.

⚠️ Important recommendation: due to the small diameter/depth ratio (5 mm D / 12 mm Lc), make deep cuts in successive passes of 3–4 mm with moderate feed rate. This prevents the bit body from breaking under lateral pressure and ensures a flawless finish.

⚠️ LIMITATIONS IN USE:

  • Do not force the feed rate: at D5 mm, excessive lateral pressure can break the bit body – adhere to successive passes of maximum 3–4 mm depth per pass.
  • Carbide on softwood: requires constant feed rate – stopping in rotation on resinous woods (spruce, fir) can cause local burning due to friction.
  • Not suitable for: large diameter cuts, splitting, or operations with intense lateral pressure.

📊 COMPATIBILITY GRADE BY MATERIAL TYPE (T.C.T. CARBIDE)

MDF / Particleboard / HDF / Plywood 100%
Optimal: resists the abrasive wear of synthetic binders, clean and precise groove.
Hardwood (Beech, Oak, Ash) 100%
Excellent: carbide withstands dense woods, perfectly flat groove bottom.
Softwood (Spruce, Fir, Pine) 80%
Good: works, but requires constant feed rate to avoid burning due to friction.
Composite & Exotic Materials 100%
Maximum: the recommended choice for demanding materials.

🦺 SAFETY MEASURES IN USE:

  • Mandatory protective equipment: safety glasses (high-speed projected chips), mask or respirator (fine MDF/wood dust), and earmuffs.
  • Successive passes: do not attempt to achieve the full 12 mm depth in a single pass – you risk breaking the bit and projecting fragments.
  • Check collet clamping: ensure the bit shank is fully inserted and correctly tightened in the collet before starting – a loosely clamped bit will vibrate and can come out of the collet during operation.
  • Maintain constant feed rate and do not stop the bit in rotation at the same point.
  • Beware of hands and fingers: with shank bits, the distance to the cutting area is smaller than with bore bits – use guides and workholding devices.
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