Solid Carbide Straight, Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) Coated Soft Aluminum Cutting Router Bits

51452 Soft Aluminum Cutting 1/4 Dia x 1/4 x 1/4 Shank Single Flute Up-Cut (Up Shear) Solid Carbide ZrN Coated

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Specification222
Direction Up-Cut
(D) Diameter 1/4
(B) Cutting Height 1/4
(d) Shank 1/4
Overall Length (L) 2
Max RPM 28,000
Recommended RPM 14,000
Flutes 1

Solid carbide single flute aluminum router bits, Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) coated, are especially designed to cut soft grades of aluminum sheet, (3003 grade) to achieve a satisfactory finished edge.

Excellent for Cutting

  • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
  • Aluminum sheet (3003 grade)
  • Aluminum 5052
  • Brass
  • Bronze
  • Copper
  • Fomex® with Aluminum Face
  • Gold
  • Non-Ferrous Metals
  • Polycarbonate (Lexan™)
  • Silver

Recommendation: Use the slowest suggested feed rates and the shortest bits necessary for cutting and routing Lexan™.

Benefits of ZrN Coating
  • Creates a harder and tougher cutting edge allows for a prolonged cutting edge life and helps to prevent the build-up of material in the flutes while cutting
  • High resistance to wear
  • Extended tool life
  • Less friction & heat buildup
  • High resistance to wear

Soft Aluminum Cutting Speed and Feed Chart

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