6mm x 30mm Up-Spiral Flat Router Bit

The 6mm x 30mm Up-Spiral Flat Router Bit is perfect for deep finish passes when an 8mm diameter is too big. Due to the three sharp edges, it cuts fast and clean and can handle quite large feed rates. This bit requires special attention to the points and table below, since it can break if used incorrectly.

Notes

  • If cutting in full material, don‘t exceed a step size of 10mm per pass. This bit is not designed for deep rough cuts and may break if cut pressure is too great

  • Use small offsets when cutting with the grain, especially wood types with long fibers and large pores such as Oak or Ash. Cutting against the grain can cause chatter and significant decrease in cut quality

  • The long edge combined with the small diameter can create a lot of downward pressure on the bit. Therefore it‘s necessary to tighten the collet particularly hard

  • Using the correct spindle speed is key with this router bit. If it’s too fast, the bit will have a shorter service life. See table below for more information

  • Cleaning from time to time will considerably increase the service life of this bit

  • Chipboard will reduce the overall lifespan of this bit

  • The cross × in the table below indicate that a different router bit may be more suitable to prolong the life of the bit.

  • All values are in mm. Plunge and Auto Speed are in mm/min.

Material

Pass Type

Depth/Pass 

Plunge speed

Auto Speed

Spindle Speed

Foam

Rough

25

400

500 - 600

6

 

Finish

-

250

350 - 500

5 - 6

Acrylics

×

×

×

×

×

Soft Plastics 

Rough

10

350

450 - 600

5 - 6

 

Finish

-

300

350 - 400

5 - 6

Solid Surface

(e.g. Corian)

Rough

5

200

250 - 350

5

 

Finish

-

180

200 - 300

5 - 6

HPL

×

×

×

×

×

MDF

Rough

10

350

450 - 600

5

 

Finish

-

250

400 - 500

5

Softwood,  Plywood

Rough

10

300 - 400

450 - 600

5 - 6

 

Finish

-

250 - 350

450 - 500

5 - 6

Hardwood

Rough

10

300 - 350

450 - 600 

5 - 6

 

Finish

-

250 - 320

380 - 480

5 - 6

Chipboard

×

×

×

×

×

Non ferrous Metals

×

×

×

×

×