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Infinity Tools 1/4" Shank Tapered Up-Cut Ball-Nose Solid Carbide CNC Router Bit

Regular price $44.90

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All Infinity Tools CNC Router Bits are engineered to meet the cutting challenge presented by man-made materials such as plywood, MDF, plastics and melamine. We use only the most premium sub-micron grade of C4 carbide and we grind each bit to a remarkable finish in state-of-the-art 5-axis computer controlled machines.

Our Tapered and Straight Upcut Ball Nose router bits are perfect for adding intricate details to signs and custom woodwork. Ideal geometry provides superior surface finish in plastics, soft metals, laminates, hard and softwood, plywood, MDF, and particleboard. These industrial quality CNC router bits will work long and hard in your shop.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tapered ball-nose bit best for?

The tapered body adds strength behind the cutting tip while the rounded ball-nose carves smooth contours, making it ideal for deep, detailed 3D carving and sign work. Browse more carbide router bits.

What shank size is this CNC bit?

It has a 1/4" shank, fitting CNC routers and trim routers with a 1/4" collet.

What is the cutter height?

The cutter height is 1", giving you ample depth for deep relief and dimensional carving passes.

How is a tapered bit different from a straight ball-nose bit?

A tapered bit widens from the tip toward the shank, adding rigidity that helps resist deflection on deep cuts, while a straight ball-nose keeps a constant diameter. Both are offered among our solid carbide spiral bits.

What materials does this bit cut well?

It provides a superior surface finish in plastics, soft metals, laminates, hard and softwood, plywood, MDF, and particleboard, and is engineered for man-made materials.

What carbide grade is the bit made from?

It uses premium sub-micron grade C4 carbide, ground to a remarkable finish in state-of-the-art 5-axis computer-controlled machines.

Is this bit suitable for sign making?

Yes. It is perfect for adding intricate details to signs and custom woodwork. Combine it with our router bit sets for a complete sign-making kit.

Who manufactures this router bit?

It's manufactured by Infinity Cutting Tools as an industrial-quality CNC router bit built to work long and hard in your shop.

Does the up-cut design help chip clearing?

Yes. The up-cut spiral lifts chips up and out of the cut, helping keep the cut clean and the bit running cool during detailed carving.

Should I use this bit in a CNC or a router table?

It's designed as a CNC router bit for detailed carving, though it can be used on a router as well. For broader routing, explore our router table packages.