3Z Three Blade Woodworking Wave Blade Knife (Ful Wave Blade)

3Z wave knives (full wave), SHK 6–20 mm, CED 6–20 mm, CEL 25–100 mm. Wave-edge carbide bits for deep profiling.

The VPOINT 3Z Three Blade Woodworking Wave Blade Knife (Ful Wave Blade) is a replaceable-knife cutting tool. Ideal for deep profiling on CNC routers, cutting brittle faced boards and door and panel machining.

Product Description

Design and Construction — a VPOINT router bit tool for CNC routing and nesting, sized for MDF and similar workpieces. The specification table below lists dimensions; the performance data table gives standard reference speeds and feeds to start with, and the FAQ covers selection, parameters and service. ISO 9001 production, batch-verified, custom sizes from drawings.

Design and Construction

The 3Z three-blade wave knife (full wave) carries a continuous wave-shaped cutting edge on a tungsten carbide body. Shank diameters (SHK) run 6–20 mm, cutting-edge diameters (CED) 6–20 mm, cutting edge lengths (CEL) 25–100 mm and overall lengths (OVL) 60–150 mm, as listed in the specifications table.

How It Works

The wave edge presents a varying shear angle along the cut: cutting resistance fluctuates instead of pulsing, which keeps the tool steady in deep passes and reduces chipping in brittle faced boards. The full-wave design covers the full cutting length with the wave pattern.

Applications

Deep profiling on CNC routers
Cutting brittle faced boards
Door and panel machining
Solid wood and board roughing with finish edge

Suitable Materials

MDF and melamine-faced panels
Solid wood
Particleboard
Plywood

The wave edge keeps cutting force steady in deep passes, reducing chipping on faced boards.

Material Comparison: Tungsten Carbide vs. PCD

The figures below are typical industry data for CNC tooling. Tungsten carbide is the economic standard for general CNC routing — tough, regrindable and available in every geometry. PCD wins on very high-volume abrasive work; this page covers the carbide line, and the comparison shows where each material wins so you can match the tool to the job.

Property	Tungsten Carbide (This Tool)	PCD Diamond
Hardness	1,500–2,000 HV	7,000–9,000 HV
Tool life on MDF / particleboard / melamine	30–60 h (baseline)	15–20× longer (500–1,200 h)
Tool life on solid hardwood	80–150 h (baseline)	10–13× longer (800–2,000 h)
Edge renewal	4–6 regrinds at shorter intervals	5–8 regrinds, each removing only 0.2–0.3 mm of diamond
Surface finish	Ra ~0.8 μm typical, degrades as the edge wears	Ra ≤ 0.2 μm achievable, stable over the tool life
Thermal conductivity	~80 W/m·K	540–560 W/m·K — heat leaves the edge fast
Friction coefficient	≈ 0.3	≈ 0.05 — lower cutting forces
Fracture toughness	Higher — tolerates interrupted cuts and impacts better	Lower — needs stable, vibration-free setups
Suited for	General-purpose CNC routing in wood, panels, acrylic; the economic standard	Very high-volume abrasive panel work; non-ferrous metals

Figures are typical published values; actual tool life depends on the workpiece material, feed rate, depth of cut, machine condition and maintenance schedule.

Delivery Scope

Single cutter. Order by part number with the shank, cutting-edge diameter and cutting length stated in the specifications table below.

Why Choose VPOINT

One-year warranty on every cutter — defects in material or workmanship are covered for 12 months from delivery.
Custom tooling — diameters, shanks, cutting lengths and flute configurations built to your drawing or sample.
Non-standard fabrication — sizes outside the standard catalogue, including special geometries.
Resharpening service — cutters return to service after regrinding at a fraction of new-tool cost.
Factory-direct since 2008 — ISO 9001 manufacturing in Sichuan and Dongguan, China; no trading intermediaries.

Send a drawing, a sample or a worn tool, and our engineering team will quote the exact specification you need.

Precision & Quality Control

Every cutter is inspected before shipment. Shank diameter, cutting-edge diameter, cutting length and overall length are measured against the values listed in the specifications table, and cutting edge runout is verified on the assembled tool.

Tools measuring outside tolerance do not ship. Inspection is performed under our ISO 9001 quality system, with batch records retained for traceability.

Specifications

Part NO.	SHK	CED	CEL	OVL
10300625	6	6	25	60
10300632	6	6	32	70
10300635	6	6	35	75
10300642	6	6	42	80
10300650	6	6	50	100
10300825	8	8	25	60
10300832	8	8	32	70
10300835	8	8	35	75
10300845	8	8	42	80
10300850	8	8	55	100
10301035	10	10	35	75
10301045	10	10	45	90
10301050	10	10	52	100
10301235	12	12	35	75
10301250	12	12	52	100
10301255	12	12	60	110
10301270	12	12	70	120
10301280	12	12	80	130
103012100	12	12	100	150
10301273	12.7	12.7	35	75
10301275	12.7	12.7	52	100
10301276	12.7	12.7	60	110
10301277	12.7	12.7	70	120
10301278	12.7	12.7	80	130
10301271	12.7	12.7	100	150
10301452	14	14	52	100
10301455	14	14	60	110
10301475	14	14	70	120
10301655	16	16	52	100
10301662	16	16	62	110
10301675	16	16	72	120
10301682	16	16	82	130
103016100	16	16	100	150
10301845	18	18	52	100
10301862	18	18	62	110
10301872	18	18	72	120
10301810	18	18	100	150
10302052	20	20	52	100
10302052	20	20	62	110
10302072	20	20	72	120
10302085	20	20	85	140
10302010	20	20	100	150

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Performance Data

Standard reference values for guidance only — always adjust to machine rigidity, clamping and tool wear, and confirm on the actual workpiece.

Material	Typical spindle speed	Typical feed	Notes
MDF	18,000–22,000 rpm	6–10 m/min	Nesting and grooving; watch heat at small diameters
particleboard	16,000–20,000 rpm	5–8 m/min	Reduce feed if the face starts to chip
plywood	16,000–20,000 rpm	5–8 m/min	Keep the compression or shear geometry inside the panel
veneered board	18,000–20,000 rpm	5–7 m/min	Light finish passes protect the veneer
solid wood	15,000–20,000 rpm	4–9 m/min	Grain direction affects finish; climb-cut when possible
hardwood	14,000–18,000 rpm	3–7 m/min	Lower feed in dense grain

Frequently Asked Questions

Why the wavy (wave/corn) tooth design?

The staggered teeth split long chips into short ones, so the feed stays stable and the groove floor stays clean.

Which materials suit the toothed edge best?

Dense boards and laminates — MDF and similar — where plain flutes load up. Begin near 18,000–22,000 rpm / 6–10 m/min.

How do I extend edge life?

Keep the feed constant, avoid dwelling, and clear dust from the groove; packed dust heats the edge.

Where do these reference values come from?

They are standard reference ranges for this tool family, compiled from our specification sheets and common workshop practice — always confirm on the actual workpiece.

Sources & standards: ISO 9001 quality management · UNSPSC commodity codes · eClass product classification

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