CNC router bits and carbide cutting tools with tutorials and technical guides

Tools for CNC Sign Making - Wood, Foam and Composite Signs

Our tools are designed to machine virtually the entire set of materials commonly encountered when making 3D dimensional signs, side-lit displays and inlaid marquetry for flooring and high-end cabinetry.

Most of our 1/8" and 1/4" shank tools are available with and without depth setting rings.

3D Carving
Ball-nose End-mill Tool Family: MM202

Deep cutting, 1/2 inch shank upcut ball-nose end-mills optimized for shaping the sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and cabinetry. The flute geometry has been tuned to insure smooth cutting and low deflection under high chip loads.

2-flute straight-wall ball-nose end-mill Tool Family: MM204

2-flute ball-nose end-mills that are optimized for carving and shaping the sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and cabinetry. The flute geometry has been tuned to insure smooth cutting and low deflection under high chip loads in softwoods, hadwoods, thermo-plastics and aluminum.

Carbide 3-flute Deepreach end-mills for softwoods and composites Tool Family: MM308

3-flute Deepreach Ball-nose end-mills feature high-rake flute geometries optimized for machining small details in hardwood and composite signs. These tools are commonly used for finish-machining when a high level of detail in bas relief carvings and tight inside corners are required.

Carbide 2-flute Deepreach end-mills for softwoods and HDU Tool Family: MM208

2-flute Deepreach Ball-nose end-mills feature high-rake flute geometries optimized for machining small details in softwoods, HDU, hardwood and composite signs. These tools are commonly used for finish-machining when a high level of detail in bas relief carvings and tight inside corners are required.

Bull-nose End-mill Tool Family: MM202

Deep cutting, 1/2 inch shank upcut bull-nose (corner radius) end-mills optimized for planing the surface of sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and cabinetry. The tip geometry has been tuned to provide a smooth, flat surface while cutting at higher chip loads than a ball-nose bit.

1/4 in Shank Bull-nose End-mill Tool Family: MM204

Deep cutting, 1/4 inch shank upcut bull-nose (corner radius) end-mills optimized for planing the surface of sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and cabinetry. The tip geometry has been tuned to provide a smooth, flat surface while cutting at higher chip loads than a ball-nose bit.

2-flute Tapered carving tool Tool Family: CM204

2-flute tapered ball-nose ball-nose carving tools are designed for deep machining in large format dimensional signage as well as very detailed carving of architectural components, back-lit lithophanes and other decorative items. These tools are optimized for softwoods, HDU and expanded and cast thermo-plastics.

4-flute tapered carving tool Tool Families: CM304, CM404

3-flute and 4-flute tapered ball-nose ball-nose carving tools are designed for deep machining in large format dimensional signage as well as very detailed carving of architectural components and other decorative items. These tools are optimized for cutting hardwoods, phenolic composites, unfired ceramics and aluminum.

Lettering and Engraving
60° V-tipTool Family: EM2E4

Designed specifically for the dimensional signage and engraving markets, these 2-flute solid-carbide V-tip cutters feature polished, high-rake cutting edges capable of producing edge finishes in hardwoods, softwoods, cast thermo-plastics, phenolica and aluminum that are typically smooth with minimum chatter.

2-flute V-tip Scoring and Cut-out bits wood, thermoplastics and composites Tool Family: EM2D8

PreciseBits medium-web (0.012", 0.31mm) "V" tip cutters combine fine line machining with the extra rigidity needed for high feed rates. Applications include scoring, marking, tapered contour cutting.

2-flute V-tip engraving bits for wood, shell, thermoplastics and non-ferrous metals Tool Family: EM2E8

PreciseBits thin-web (0.005", 0.127mm) "V" tip cutters combine fine-line engraving with the extra rigidity needed for high feed rates. Applications include scoring, marking, scrimshaw, and engraving wood, thermoplastics and non-ferrous metals.

3-flute tapered stub engraving bit Tool Family: EM2E8, EM3E8

2-flute and 3-flute tapered stub end-mills are designed around a 15° tapered core and flute profile, resulting in tools that are as stiff and durable as conventional V-tip cutters while offering superior copperclad substrates for printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and engraving of both ferrous and nod-ferrous metals.

2-flute Tapered carving tool Tool Family: CM204

2-flute tapered ball-nose ball-nose carving tools are designed for deep machining in large format dimensional signage as well as very detailed carving of architectural components, back-lit lithophanes and other decorative items. These tools are optimized for softwoods, HDU and expanded and cast thermo-plastics.

4-flute tapered carving tool Tool Families: CM304, CM404

3-flute and 4-flute tapered ball-nose ball-nose carving tools are designed for deep machining in large format dimensional signage as well as very detailed carving of architectural components and other decorative items. These tools are optimized for cutting hardwoods, phenolic composites, unfired ceramics and aluminum.

Carbide 3-flute hardwood and composite cutters Tool Family: MM3I8

3-flute end-mills optimized for machining fret-slots, inlay components and pockets in most materials commonly used in pool cues, cabinetry, fingerboards and tuning heads including softwoods, hardwoods and composites.

Carbide 2-flute end-mills for softwoods and composites Tool Family: MM208

2-flute miniature and micro end-mills that feature a high axial rake plunging tip style enhanced with revisions to the cutting edges and flute profile. These changes result in bits with improved cutting properties in a wider range of materials

Roughing and Hogging
Ball-nose End-mill Tool Family: MM202

Deep cutting, 1/2 inch shank upcut fish-tail (square cut) end-mills optimized for shaping (contour cutting) the sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and cabinetry. The flute geometry has been tuned to insure smooth cutting and low deflection under high chip loads.

Bull-nose End-mill Tool Family: MM202

Deep cutting, 1/2 inch shank upcut bull-nose (corner radius) end-mills optimized for planing the surface of sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and cabinetry. The tip geometry has been tuned to provide a smooth, flat surface while cutting at higher chip loads than a ball-nose bit.

1/4 in Shank Fish-tail End-mill Tool Family: MM202

Deep cutting, 1/4 inch shank upcut fish-tail (square cut) end-millss optimized for shaping the sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and cabinetry. The flute geometry has been tuned to insure smooth cutting and low deflection under high chip loads.

1/4 in Shank Bull-nose End-mill Tool Family: MM204

Deep cutting, 1/4 inch shank upcut bull-nose (corner radius) end-mills optimized for planing the surface of sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and cabinetry. The tip geometry has been tuned to provide a smooth, flat surface while cutting at higher chip loads than a ball-nose bit.

Carbide O-flute 1-flute for softwoods and thermoplastics Tool Family: MP104

The "O" flute geometry is one of the most efficient flute designs for cutting thermoplastics. With a high rake-angle and relatively low helix, O-flute cutters manage to cut acrylic, polycarbonate, ABS, PVC and a host of other sheet polymers at very high chiploads without raising a burr or fracturing the edges of the kerf.

Carbide O-flute 1-flute corner-radius end-mills for softwoods and thermoplastics Tool Family: MP104

The "O" flute geometry, combined with a corner-radius end-style offers one of the most efficient designs for contouring and pocketing thermoplastics including acrylic, polycarbonate, ABS, PVC and a host of other sheet polymers at very high chiploads. These tools are designed for high performance machining while leaving a very clean surface finish on the edges and bottoms of engraved pockets.

Carbide 3-flute Deepreach end-mills for softwoods and composites Tool Family: MM308

3-flute Deepreach Fish-tail End-mills feature high-rake flute geometries optimized for machining small details in hardwood and composite signs. These tools are contour cutting and finish-machining when tight inside corners are required.

Carbide 2-flute Deepreach end-mills for softwoods and HDU Tool Family: MM208

2-flute Deepreach Fish-tail End-mills feature high-rake flute geometries optimized for machining small details in softwoods, HDU, hardwood and composite signs. These tools are primarily used for contour cutting and finish-machining when tight inside corners are required.

Contours and Exterior Profiles
Ball-nose End-mill Tool Family: MM202

Deep cutting, 1/2 inch shank upcut fish-tail (square cut) end-mills optimized for shaping (contour cutting) the sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and cabinetry. The flute geometry has been tuned to insure smooth cutting and low deflection under high chip loads.

1/4 in Shank Extended-reach Fish-tail End-mill Tool Family: MM204

Extended-reach, 1/4 inch shank upcut fish-tail (square cut) end-mills have a reduced diameter neck allowing very deep, multi-pass machining. They are optimized for shaping the very thick sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and musical instruments. The flute geometry has been tuned to insure smooth cutting and low deflection under high chip loads.

1/4 in Shank Fish-tail End-mill Tool Family: MM202

Deep cutting, 1/4 inch shank upcut fish-tail (square cut) end-millss optimized for shaping the sheet goods commonly used in the manufacture of dimensional signage, furniture and cabinetry. The flute geometry has been tuned to insure smooth cutting and low deflection under high chip loads.

Carbide O-flute 1-flute for softwoods and thermoplastics Tool Family: MP104

The "O" flute geometry is one of the most efficient flute designs for cutting thermoplastics. With a high rake-angle and relatively low helix, O-flute cutters manage to cut acrylic, polycarbonate, ABS, PVC and a host of other sheet polymers at very high chiploads without raising a burr or fracturing the edges of the kerf.

Carbide 3-flute Deepreach end-mills for softwoods and composites Tool Family: MM308

3-flute Deepreach Fish-tail End-mills feature high-rake flute geometries optimized for machining small details in hardwood and composite signs. These tools are contour cutting and finish-machining when tight inside corners are required.

Carbide 2-flute Deepreach end-mills for softwoods and HDU Tool Family: MM208

2-flute Deepreach Fish-tail End-mills feature high-rake flute geometries optimized for machining small details in softwoods, HDU, hardwood and composite signs. These tools are primarily used for contour cutting and finish-machining when tight inside corners are required.

60° V-tipTool Family: EM2E4

Designed specifically for the dimensional signage and engraving markets, these 2-flute solid-carbide V-tip cutters feature polished, high-rake cutting edges capable of producing edge finishes in hardwoods, softwoods, cast thermo-plastics, phenolica and aluminum that are typically smooth with minimum chatter.

2-flute V-tip Scoring and Cut-out bits wood, thermoplastics and composites Tool Family: EM2D8

PreciseBits medium-web (0.012", 0.31mm) "V" tip cutters combine fine line machining with the extra rigidity needed for high feed rates. Applications include scoring, marking, tapered contour cutting.

Signmaking Accessories
ColletCare® Spindle and Toolholder Cleaner / Lubricant ColletCare spindle and tool-holder cleaner and lubricant

Tool Family: MI00-0096

Designed by a corrosion chemist to:
· dissolve varnish and gummy deposits in the spindle bore
· loosen rust
· inhibit corrosion
in spindle bores and on collets and toolholders.


FuzzBrush® Removes Fuzz and Hair from Carvings, Engravings, Fretslots and Inlay Pockets FuzzBrush Fuzz and Hair Cleaner Tool Family: MI00-0050

An effective solution for removing fuzz, fray, hair and splinters from fretboards and headstocks in wood, composites and plastics. FuzzBrush and FuzzBrush Max are lightweight and comfortable to use.



SecureBits® Rail System Cutting Tool Storage and Display SecureBits Tool Storage Rail Tool Family: DBTPK-0166

An innovative modular rail system for protecting, displaying and transporting precision cutting tools. Accommodates shank sizes from 3.0mm to 1/2 in.



SecureBits® Rail Mounting Plate Toolset Organizer and Hanger SecureBits Rail Mounting Plate Tool Family: DBTPK-0166

The 3 station multi-rail mounting plate is designed to provide a secure platform for wall and cabinet mounting of SecureBits tool storage rails. Fabricated from corrosion resistant 316 stainless steel, the mounting plate can be mounted directly to a wall or hung on inch-format pegboard.