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

  • Your shopping cart is empty!

3-flute Mother-of-Pearl / Shell / Soft Stone Cutters (MS3I8) - (0.125 in. shank)

After years of experimenting with different flute geometries, tip designs and cutting parameters, we finally have a cutter that is optimized for high-speed cutting of natural mother-of-pearl and abalone. Superior bit life and fracture-free edges with no chipping or flaking are the result of a cutter geometry that is precisely tuned to the machining properties of natural shell products and close-grained hardwoods. The tools are designed specifically for use in CNC based cutters where relatively high, uniform feed rates can be maintained.

Manufactured in the USA, every tool is:

  • 100% measured / optically inspected to insure that EVERY tool meets, or exceeds, our published specifications
  • available with depth rings precisely positioned to ±0.004 in. (0.10mm), virtually eliminating the need for resetting Z-axis zero in many applications)
  • made from premium grade submicrograin tungsten carbide (HRa: 93, TRS: 4.0GPa )

When cutting cutting rosewood, ebony or African blackwood (Janka value greater than 2,700 lbf) or any wood with a high silica content, enhanced performance can be achieved with these relieved-neck 3-flute cutters because of their superior stiffness and resistance to breakage.

NOTE: When cutting MOP or other brittle materials, the TIR measured at 0.8in. (20mm) from the face of your 1/8in. collet MUST be less than 0.0007in.  (0.018mm).

MADE IN USA

  • Geometry - 3 flute, 1/8 in. shank, 0.002 in. relieved-neck modified fish-tail tip style
  • Length - 1.5 in. ±0.010 in.
  • Diameter - nominal ±0.0005 in.
  • Shank dia. - 0.1250 in. (3.18 mm) +0.00, -0.0002 in.
  • Max runout (TIR) - < 0.0005 in.
  • Max. depth of cut - EFL varies by diameter ±0.005 in.
  • Material - solid submicrograin carbide
  • Ring Set - 0.800 in. ±0.002 in. (optional)
  • Operating RPM - CNC certified operation 20k RPM to 100k RPM
  • Go to: Feeds & speeds
  • Modified fish-tail point eliminates backside breakout and splintering
  • Relieved-neck allows deeper cutting while maintaining superior stiffness and resistance to breakage
  • High flute volume supports high feed rates / chip loads
  • 3-Flute design eliminates chatter at high feed rates
  • 3-Flute design brings the rigidity and precision of a stub mill to a high-aspect ratio milling cutter.
  • Optimized cutting edge geometry (shell / stone cutter) designed for efficient debris removal and smooth side wall formation
  • Mother of pearl logos for musical instruments
  • Inlay parts and pockets
  • Pool table sights
  • Custom cabinetry
  • Intarsia
  • Ceramic tile, marble, and soapstone shaping and carving

Carbide 3-flute Reach End Mills for Cutting Mother of Pearl, Ablam, Pearlam and Hardwoods
Product Compare (0)
Diameter LOC Reach Flutes Coating Shank OAL Depth Rings Reviews Part Number Price
0.0100" (0.25mm) 0.02" (0.51mm) 0.06" (1.5mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0100-006F

$28.61
0.0120" (0.30mm) 0.02" (0.51mm) 0.07" (1.8mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0120-007F

$28.61
0.0156" (0.40mm) 0.03" (0.79mm) 0.06" (1.5mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0156-006F

$22.78
0.0156" (0.40mm) 0.03" (0.79mm) 0.06" (1.5mm) 3 ZrN 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0156-006FC

$28.91
0.0156" (0.40mm) 0.03" (0.81mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0156-013F

$28.61
0.0200" (0.51mm) 0.04" (1.02mm) 0.08" (2.0mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0200-008F

$21.45
0.0200" (0.51mm) 0.04" (1.02mm) 0.08" (2.0mm) 3 ZrN 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0200-008FC

$24.95
0.0200" (0.51mm) 0.04" (1.02mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0200-013F

$26.28
0.0200" (0.51mm) 0.04" (1.02mm) 0.16" (4.1mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0200-016F

$27.44
0.0210" (0.53mm) 0.04" (1.02mm) 0.08" (2.0mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0210-008F

$21.45
0.0220" (0.56mm) 0.06" (1.52mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0220-013F

$25.13
0.0230" (0.58mm) 0.06" (1.52mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0230-013F

$25.13
0.0230" (0.58mm) 0.06" (1.52mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 ZrN 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0230-013FC

$32.15
0.0240" (0.61mm) 0.06" (1.52mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0240-013F

$25.13
0.0250" (0.64mm) 0.05" (1.27mm) 0.10" (2.5mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0250-010F

$23.81
0.0250" (0.64mm) 0.05" (1.27mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0250-013F

$25.13
0.0260" (0.66mm) 0.06" (1.52mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0260-013F

$25.13
0.0270" (0.69mm) 0.06" (1.52mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0270-013F

$25.13
0.0280" (0.71mm) 0.06" (1.42mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0280-013F

$23.44
0.0290" (0.74mm) 0.06" (1.42mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0290-013F

$23.44
0.0313" (0.79mm) 0.06" (1.60mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0313-013F

$16.91
0.0313" (0.79mm) 0.06" (1.60mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 ZrN 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0313-013FC

$20.41
0.0394" (1.00mm) 0.080" (2.03mm) 0.25" (6.4mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0394-025F

$16.91
0.0469" (1.19mm) 0.06" (1.60mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0469-013F

$15.85
0.0625" (1.59mm) 0.06" (1.60mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0625-013F

$15.85
0.0625" (1.59mm) 0.06" (1.60mm) 0.13" (3.2mm) 3 ZrN 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0625-013FC

$19.15
0.0625" (1.59mm) 0.125" (3.2mm) 0.25" (6.35mm) 3 1/8" 1.50" (38.1mm) Available MS3I8-0625-025F

$17.57