Our diamond-cut solid carbide cutters with a fishtail grind deliver accurate machining. The fishtail grind makes plunging easier and reduces friction at the bottom of the slot, particularly in fibre composites such as GFRP, CFRP and PCBs. These cutters also work well in plywood, MDF and other woods.Features and benefitsMaterial High-quality solid carbide for strength and long service life.Diamond-cut flutes Special flute geometry for efficient machining of fibre composites.Fishtail grind Makes plunging easier and reduces friction.Versatility Ideal for GFRP, CFRP, PCBs, plywood, MDF and other woods.Precision High accuracy and clean cuts.Technical data
Diameter
Overall length
Cutting length
Shank diameter
0.60 mm
38.20 mm
3.00 mm
3.175 mm
0.70 mm
38.20 mm
3.00 mm
3.175 mm
0.80 mm
38.20 mm
4.50 mm
3.175 mm
1.00 mm
38.20 mm
4.50 mm
3.175 mm
1.20 mm
38.20 mm
6.00 mm
3.175 mm
1.50 mm
38.20 mm
6.00 mm
3.175 mm
1.60 mm
38.20 mm
9.00 mm
3.175 mm
1.80 mm
38.20 mm
9.00 mm
3.175 mm
2.00 mm
38.20 mm
9.00 mm
3.175 mm
2.50 mm
38.20 mm
9.00 mm
3.175 mm
3.00 mm
38.20 mm
10.50 mm
3.175 mm
3.175 mm
38.20 mm
10.50 mm
3.175 mm
Materials
This cutter is particularly suitable for machining soft materials such as
Polyethylene
Plexiglas
Styrodur
Soft aluminium grades prone to sticking
Benefits
The large flute offers several benefits
Low heat build-up The large flute minimises heat build-up during machining.
Good chip evacuation Efficient chip evacuation helps achieve clean, precise cuts.
Machining difficult materials
Use this cutter for materials that readily soften, melt or stick to the tool. It produces clean, precise cuts while minimising these problems.
Cooling and lubrication
When machining Plexiglas, a mixture of washing-up liquid and water works particularly well as a coolant and lubricant and can significantly improve cut quality.
Our diamond-cut solid carbide cutters with a fishtail grind deliver accurate machining. The fishtail grind makes plunging easier and reduces friction at the bottom of the slot, particularly in fibre composites such as GFRP, CFRP and PCBs. These cutters also work well in plywood, MDF and other woods.
Features and benefitsMaterial High-quality solid carbide for strength and long service life.Diamond-cut flutes Special flute geometry for efficient machining of fibre composites.Fishtail grind Makes plunging easier and reduces friction.Versatility Ideal for GFRP, CFRP, PCBs, plywood, MDF and other woods.Precision High accuracy and clean cuts.
Diameter Overall length Cutting length Shank diameter2mm 2mm 3mm 38.20mm 38.20mm 38.20mm 12mm 16mm 12mm3.175mm3.175mm3.175mm3mm 38.20mm 15mm 3.175mm
3.175mm 38.20mm 12mm 3.175mm
Left-Hand Spiral Solid Carbide Single-Flute Downcut Cutter for Precision Routing
This left-hand spiral solid carbide single-flute cutter, also known as a downcut cutter, is designed for clean, precise routing. Its geometry directs chips downwards, reducing tear-out on the top face of the workpiece. This is particularly useful when machining thin or delicate materials.
Technical details
Material Solid carbide
Helix direction Left-hand spiral (downcut)
Cutting direction Right-hand cut
Grind Flat end grind
Diameter Available from 1 mm
Shank diameter 3.175 mm (1/8″)
Overall length 38 mm
Number of flutes 1
Applications Suitable for wood, plastics and non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper and brass
Example applications
Woodworking Routes plywood, MDF and other wood-based materials that require clean edges.
Machining plastics Suitable for acrylic, Plexiglas and other plastics where a smooth finish is required.
Metalworking The polished flute evacuates chips efficiently when milling non-ferrous metals, particularly aluminium.
Benefits
Clean cut edges Downcut geometry prevents tear-out on the top face.
Stability Downward cutting force presses the workpiece against the table, reducing vibration.
Versatility Cuts in X, Y and Z and is suitable for cut-outs, pocket milling and surfacing.
Long service life Made of high-quality solid carbide for long tool life.
Use this single-flute solid carbide cutter for precision routing where finish quality and workpiece protection matter. Suitable for professional results in wood, plastics and metals.
Versatile Two-Flute Solid Carbide CutterProduct descriptionThe two-flute solid carbide cutter has a fishtail end grind for easy plunging and clean pocket milling. It delivers precise results in wood, plastics and aluminium.Features and benefitsMaterial High-quality solid carbide for strength and long service life.Two flutes Two cutting edges remove material efficiently and produce smooth surfaces.Fishtail grind Makes plunging easier and reduces heat build-up at the bottom of the slot, particularly useful in plastics.Versatility Ideal for machining wood, plastics and aluminium.Precision Clean pockets and accurate cuts.Technical dataCutter type Two-flute solid carbide cutter with fishtail grindDiameter Ø 0.30mm - Ø 3.175mmOverall length [Enter overall length in mm]Shank diameter [Enter shank diameter in mm]Flute length [Enter flute length in mm]Coating [Enter coating if applicable]Example applicationsWoodworking Clean, precise routing in a range of woods.Machining plastics Ideal for plastics prone to melting because the fishtail grind reduces heat build-up.Machining aluminium Good results in aluminium under controlled cutting conditions.Usage notesOverload sensitivity Solid carbide cutters are more sensitive to overload than HSS cutters. The fishtail grind can make the cutter more delicate, so use controlled cutting conditions.Material selection A fishtail cutter is ideal for plastics and other materials prone to melting. A flat-end cutter may be more suitable for brass or aluminium.
Diameter
Overall length
Cutting length
Shank
0.30mm
38.20mm
1.50mm
3.175mm
0.40mm
38.20mm
2.00mm
3.175mm
0.50mm
38.20mm
3.00mm
3.175mm
0.60mm
38.20mm
3.00mm
3.175mm
0.70mm
38.20mm
3.00mm
3.175mm
0.80mm
38.20mm
4.50mm
3.175mm
1.00mm
38.20mm
4.50mm
3.175mm
1.20mm
38.20mm
6.00mm
3.175mm
1.50mm
38.20mm
6.00mm
3.175mm
1.60mm
38.20mm
7.50mm
3.175mm
2.00mm
38.20mm
9.00mm
3.175mm
2.50mm
38.20mm
9.00mm
3.175mm
3.00mm
38.20mm
10.50mm
3.175mm
3.175mm
38.20mm
10.50mm
3.175mm
Ideal for Aluminium and BrassProduct descriptionThis two-flute solid carbide cutter has a flat end grind for easy plunging and clean pocket milling. Suitable for wood, plastics and particularly aluminium and brass.Features and benefitsMaterial High-quality solid carbide for strength and long service life.Two flutes Two cutting edges remove material efficiently and produce smooth surfaces.Flat end grind Makes plunging easier and is less delicate than a fishtail grind, making it suitable for harder materials.Versatility Ideal for wood, plastics, aluminium and brass.Precision Clean pockets and accurate cuts.Technical dataCutter type Two-flute solid carbide cutter with flat end grindDiameter Ø 0.30mm - Ø 3.175mmOverall length [Enter overall length in mm]Shank diameter [Enter shank diameter in mm]Flute length [Enter flute length in mm]Coating [Enter coating if applicable]Example applicationsWoodworking Clean, precise routing in a range of woods.Machining plastics Suitable for plastics. Use a fishtail cutter for materials prone to melting.Metalworking Ideal for aluminium and brass under controlled cutting conditions.Usage notesOverload sensitivity Solid carbide cutters are more sensitive to overload than HSS cutters. A flat end grind is less delicate than a fishtail grind, but may generate slightly more heat at the bottom of the slot.Material selection Use a fishtail cutter or single-flute cutter for plastics prone to melting. A flat end grind is ideal for brass and aluminium.