*AstraHP Coated* Bits&Bits 425-SRF062 – 1/16″ Up-Cut Spiral Bit – 1/4″ Shank

Solid Carbide Up-Cut Flat End Spiral Router Bit with a .062 (1/16″) cutting tip. Used for carving and sign making on hard & soft woods or excellent for milling aluminum and other nonferrous materials. These tools are coated with a proprietary high performance *Astra coating*  that allows higher speed & feed rates as well as extended tool life & increased lubricity in abrasive material.

What is an UpCut bit?

Up-cut bits allow for rapid cuts since the tool clears the chips away from the material.  While Ideal for cutting thicker materials, this type of tool is not recommended for thinner or softer materials. They are more likely to tear the top surface with the cutting edges because they’re pulling the wood fibers up while cutting. When cutting laminated materials, such as plywood with a thin top veneer, that can matter a lot. This type of bit is used whenever the best finish is needed on the bottom side of a part.