Acrylic Wood Single Blade Spiral Milling Cutter

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On October 20, 2026

Design and Construction — a VPOINT end mill tool for CNC milling, 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 acrylic/wood single-blade spiral milling cutter carries a single spiral flute on a tungsten carbide body. Shank diameters (SHK) run 3.175–12 mm, cutting-edge diameters (CED) 1–12 mm, cutting edge lengths (CEL) 4–62 mm and overall lengths (OVL) 38–120 mm, as listed in the specifications table.

How It Works

A single spiral flute gives the chip maximum evacuation space: the edge shears acrylic cleanly and the spiral lifts chips out of the slot, keeping the cut wall clear and cool. This is the geometry for crisp edges in acrylic and clean grooves in wood on CNC routers.

Applications

Acrylic cutting and engraving on CNC routers
Wood grooving and slotting
Sign and display fabrication
Clean-edge profile cutting

Suitable Materials

Acrylic (PMMA)
Solid wood
MDF and plywood
Plastic sheet

The single spiral flute keeps chips out of the cut, holding edge clarity in acrylic and clean walls in wood.

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
10060104	3.175	1	4	38
10061507	3.175	1.5	7	38
10061512	3.175	1.5	12	38
10060208	3.175	2	8	38
10060212	3.175	2	12	38
10060215	3.175	2	15	38
10060217	3.175	2	17	38
10060222	3.175	2	22	45
10062508	3.175	2.5	8	38
10062512	3.175	2.5	12	38
10062515	3.175	2.5	15	38
10062517	3.175	2.5	17	38
10062522	3.175	2.5	22	45
10063112	3.175	3.175	12	38
10063115	3.175	3.175	15	38
10063117	3.175	3.175	17	38
10063122	3.175	3.175	22	45
10063125	3.175	3.175	25	50
10063132	3.175	3.175	32	55
10063142	3.175	3.175	42	70
10063152	3.175	3.175	52	75
10060415	4	4	15	45
10060422	4	4	22	45
10060425	4	4	25	50
10060428	4	4	28	50
10060432	4	4	32	55
10060442	4	4	42	70
10060452	4	4	52	75
10060525	5	5	25	50
10060528	5	5	28	55
10060532	5	5	32	60
10060625	6	6	25	50
10060628	6	6	28	60
10060632	6	6	32	60
10060642	6	6	42	75
10060652	6	6	52	85
10060662	6	6	62	100
10060825	8	8	25	60
10060832	8	8	32	60
10060842	8	8	42	75
10060852	8	8	52	85
10060862	8	8	62	100
10061032	10	10	32	75
10061042	10	10	42	85
10061052	10	10	52	100
10061062	10	10	62	120
10061232	12	12	32	75
10061242	12	12	42	85
10061252	12	12	52	100
10061262	12	12	62	120

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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
acrylic	18,000–22,000 rpm	4–8 m/min	Polish passes at reduced feed for clear edges
solid wood	15,000–20,000 rpm	4–9 m/min	Grain direction affects finish; climb-cut when possible

Frequently Asked Questions

What spindle speed suits MDF?

Begin near 18,000–22,000 rpm with the feed around 6–10 m/min, then tune by chip load and finish. Rubbing means raise the feed; burning means drop it.

Up-cut or down-cut for this job?

Up-cut pulls chips up and away but can fuzz the top face; down-cut presses the top face down. Match the flute direction to the face you care about.

How deep can I cut in one pass?

Stay within the cutting length and keep passes inside the listed geometry; deeper single passes raise deflection and heat.

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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