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3/8″ Aggressive Compression Spiral CNC Bit – 1/2″ Shank (AstraHP Coated)

Our 3/8″ Aggressive Compression (ACM) CNC bit is built for high-speed production in sheet materials, featuring advanced triple-flute geometry for fast, clean cuts with minimal edge tear. With a 1/2″ shank and a 1-1/4″ cutting length, this tool efficiently clears chips to reduce heat buildup, ensuring longer tool life and smooth results even at high speeds. Ideal for plywood, MDF, and laminates, it’s a powerhouse addition to any CNC setup. AstraHP Coated Solid Carbide 1/2″ shank 3/8″ cutting diameter Triple Flute 3-1/2” overall length 1-1/4″ length of cut Spiral Change: 0.35″ Made In USA #row-1342955063 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px; } #section_1651122424 { padding-top: 45px; padding-bottom: 45px; } @media (min-width:550px) { #section_1651122424 { padding-top: 65px; padding-bottom: 65px; } } @media (min-width:850px) { #section_1651122424 { padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px; } }

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$101.86 $166.99 In stock

Category: Compression CNC Router Bits

Meet our 3/8″ Aggressive Spiral Compression CNC Bit—engineered for high-production efficiency in sheet material cutting. Featuring a 1/2″ shank and a generous 1-1/4″ cutting length, this tool combines advanced triple-flute geometry with aggressive compression for incredibly smooth, tear-free edges on both sides of the cut. Its unique flute design allows for rapid chip evacuation, reducing heat buildup and extending the tool’s life, even under demanding production speeds. Perfect for tackling plywood, MDF, and laminates, this bit offers unmatched performance, making it a must-have for any high-output CNC setup.

Recommended Speeds and Feeds:

Plywood / MDF / Melamine – 16,000-18,000RPM, 400-600IPM.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Daniel M. ★★★★★

That Astra coating on the 1/2" shank really does keep the bit cooler through a full sheet of plywood, and the up/down spiral leaves both edges perfectly clean. It's cut down my tearout on melamine panels to almost nothing compared to my old bits.

George ★★★★★

The 1-1/4" cutting length lets me rip through double-sided laminate in one pass, and the AstraHP coating is still slick after a few hundred feet. Zero chip-out on the top and bottom edges, which I never got with my old upcut.

Brian ★★★★★

Cut through a full stack of melamine-faced plywood without a single chip-out on the top or bottom edge. The 1-1/4" cutting length gave me enough depth for double-stacked sheets, which saved me a ton of time on this cabinet job. Spiral geometry is aggressive but the finish is still clean.