Three Bladed Woodworking Wave Blade Knife (Half Wave Blade)

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On October 20, 2026

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 three-bladed wave knife (half wave) carries a wave-shaped edge in a large-diameter format on a tungsten carbide body. Shank (SHK) is 16 mm; cutting-edge diameters (CED) run 16–22 mm, insert length (I) 55 mm, cutting edge lengths (CEL) 105 mm and overall lengths (OVL) 165 mm across the five part numbers in the specifications table.

How It Works

The half-wave pattern staggers the wave phase between edges, so each tooth shears at a different point of the profile — cutting force stays low in the deep, wide passes this large format is built for. Use it on door and panel lines machining thick stock in single deep passes.

Applications

Deep machining of thick panels and doors
Large-format CNC routing
Solid wood door machining
Deep pocketing and profiling

Suitable Materials

Solid wood
MDF and particleboard
Engineered wood panels
Laminated boards

The half-wave pattern keeps force low in deep, wide passes on thick stock.

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 cutting-edge diameter 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	I	CEL	OVL
107516105	16	16	55	105	165
107517105	16	17	55	105	165
107518105	16	18	55	105	165
107520105	16	20	55	105	165
107522105	16	22	55	105	165

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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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