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Chapter 05 Routing
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Overview: The document is a technical manual for the Leitz Lexicon Edition 7 Version 2, focusing on routing tools, their specifications, applications, and operational guidelines. It includes detailed explanations of abbreviations, tool specifications, and recommended practices for various materials and machines.
Key Sections:
- Abbreviations: A comprehensive list of abbreviations used throughout the document, such as A (dimension A), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control), and HW (tungsten carbide).
- Routing: Detailed information on routing processes, including sizing, grooving, jointing, rebating, bevelling, profiling, face milling, and finishing. Each subsection provides specific tool types, applications, and technical features.
- Sizing and Grooving: Focuses on shank cutters, slotting cutters, and mortising bits. It includes technical features like shank tolerances, recommended RPM, and feed speeds. Various cutting methods such as ramp plunging and spiral plunging are discussed.
- Jointing, Rebating, and Bevelling: Tools and techniques for jointing and rebating, including the use of bevelling tools.
- Portable Routers: Tools for sizing, grooving, profiling, and working with solid surface materials and composite panels. It also covers drills for portable routers.
- Profiling: Tools for finger joints, internal doors, furniture, and special profiles.
- Troubleshooting: Signs of wear and troubleshooting tips for routing tools.
- Technical Specifications: Detailed tables and diagrams provide specifications for various tools, including dimensions, materials, and operational parameters.
Critical Information:
- Tool Specifications: Detailed dimensions and material specifications for each tool type.
- Operational Guidelines: Recommended RPM and feed speeds for different materials and operations.
- Safety and Best Practices: Emphasis on proper workpiece clamping and chip removal techniques to ensure safety and tool longevity.
Conclusion: The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and using routing tools effectively, with a strong emphasis on technical specifications and operational best practices.
Technical Specifications:
The document provides detailed specifications for router cutters designed for sizing and grooving operations. The tools are suitable for use with softwood, hardwood, chipboard, and various fiber materials. The cutters feature tungsten carbide turnblades with a spiral edge arrangement, which can be turned four times for extended use. The tools are designed for use with stationary routers, CNC machines, and machining centers.
Tool Specifications:
- Diameter (D): Ranges from 8 mm to 30 mm.
- Groove Length (GL): Varies from 65 mm to 235 mm.
- Nominal Length (NL): Ranges from 20 mm to 160 mm.
- Shank (S): Available in various sizes, including 10x40 mm and 25x60 mm.
- RPM: Operating speeds range from 6,000 to 24,000 min-1 depending on the tool size.
Application Notes:
- Circular pockets and boreholes deeper than the tool diameter should be cut circularly.
- Ramp-in cutting is recommended for producing mortises.
- Feed speed (vf) varies based on RPM and material type, with correction factors for materials like MDF and glulam.
Spare Parts and Accessories:
The document lists various spare knives and parts, including turnblade knives and clamping wedges, with specific dimensions and IDs for easy identification. Torx® screws and keys are also specified for maintenance and adjustments.
Routing Guidelines:
- Feed speed is dependent on cutting depth and material type, with specific guidelines provided for different operations such as jointing and sizing.
- Correction factors are provided for machining across grain and specific materials like MDF.
Conclusion:
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and using router cutters for woodworking applications, providing detailed specifications, application notes, and maintenance guidelines to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the tools.
The document provides detailed specifications for router cutters designed for sizing and grooving operations. The tools are suitable for use with softwood, hardwood, chipboard, and various fiber materials. The cutters feature tungsten carbide turnblades with a spiral edge arrangement, which can be turned four times for extended use. The tools are designed for use with stationary routers, CNC machines, and machining centers.
Tool Specifications:
- Diameter (D): Ranges from 8 mm to 30 mm.
- Groove Length (GL): Varies from 65 mm to 235 mm.
- Nominal Length (NL): Ranges from 20 mm to 160 mm.
- Shank (S): Available in various sizes, including 10x40 mm and 25x60 mm.
- RPM: Operating speeds range from 6,000 to 24,000 min-1 depending on the tool size.
Application Notes:
- Circular pockets and boreholes deeper than the tool diameter should be cut circularly.
- Ramp-in cutting is recommended for producing mortises.
- Feed speed (vf) varies based on RPM and material type, with correction factors for materials like MDF and glulam.
Spare Parts and Accessories:
The document lists various spare knives and parts, including turnblade knives and clamping wedges, with specific dimensions and IDs for easy identification. Torx® screws and keys are also specified for maintenance and adjustments.
Routing Guidelines:
- Feed speed is dependent on cutting depth and material type, with specific guidelines provided for different operations such as jointing and sizing.
- Correction factors are provided for machining across grain and specific materials like MDF.
Conclusion:
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and using router cutters for woodworking applications, providing detailed specifications, application notes, and maintenance guidelines to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the tools.
Overview: The document is a technical manual for the Spiral Roughing/Finishing Router Cutter Marathon, detailing its applications, compatible machines, workpiece materials, and technical specifications. It includes various models and their specific parameters for different operations.
Applications: The router cutter is designed for sizing and grooving in both roughing and finishing quality. It is suitable for a wide range of materials including softwood, hardwood, chipboard, fibre materials, laminated veneer lumber, decorative laminates, duromers, plastomers, and solid surface materials.
Compatible Machines: The cutter can be used with stationary routers, machining centres, and milling machines with spindles for shank tools, with or without CNC control.
Technical Information: The cutter is made of solid tungsten carbide with a Marathon coating for enhanced performance, especially in abrasive materials. It features both short and long designs for stability and increased cutting depth, respectively. The document provides detailed specifications for various models, including diameter, length, and twist direction.
Performance Parameters: The manual includes recommended RPM ranges for different materials and operations, as well as feed speed adjustments based on cutting depth and material type. Correction factors are provided for different materials like hardwood, chipboard, and glulam.
Design Variations: The document outlines several design variations, including short, long, and extra-long designs, as well as alternate twist designs for tear-free cutting edges. Each design is tailored for specific applications such as mortise slot production, keyhole cutting, and high-finish quality demands.
Usage Notes: Specific notes are provided for certain models, such as the requirement for lubrication when cutting aluminium and the suitability of certain shank designs for specific machines. The document also highlights the availability of tools ex-stock or at short notice.
Technical Specifications:
The document provides detailed specifications for various router cutters used in machining different materials such as softwood, hardwood, chipboard, fibre materials, duromers, plastomers, and decorative laminates. The cutters are designed for sizing, grooving, and finish cutting with high demands on finish quality. They are available in different designs (short, long, spiral, alternate twist) and configurations (Z 2, Z 3, Z 1+1, Z 2+2, Z 3+3) to suit various applications and material thicknesses.
The document provides detailed specifications for various router cutters used in machining different materials such as softwood, hardwood, chipboard, fibre materials, duromers, plastomers, and decorative laminates. The cutters are designed for sizing, grooving, and finish cutting with high demands on finish quality. They are available in different designs (short, long, spiral, alternate twist) and configurations (Z 2, Z 3, Z 1+1, Z 2+2, Z 3+3) to suit various applications and material thicknesses.
Procedures and Recommendations:
The document outlines the ideal use of these cutters after roughing cutters with a finish cut allowance of approximately 1-2 mm. It emphasizes checking the twist direction for good top layer quality and suggests using short designs for increased stability and low vibration, while long designs are recommended for larger material thickness at reduced feed speeds.
The document outlines the ideal use of these cutters after roughing cutters with a finish cut allowance of approximately 1-2 mm. It emphasizes checking the twist direction for good top layer quality and suggests using short designs for increased stability and low vibration, while long designs are recommended for larger material thickness at reduced feed speeds.
Feed Speed and Routing:
Detailed tables provide guidance on feed speed (vf) depending on cutting depth (ap) for different materials and operations. Correction factors are provided for hardwood and machining across grain. The recommended RPM ranges from 16,000 to 24,000 min-1 for various operations.
Detailed tables provide guidance on feed speed (vf) depending on cutting depth (ap) for different materials and operations. Correction factors are provided for hardwood and machining across grain. The recommended RPM ranges from 16,000 to 24,000 min-1 for various operations.
Special Features:
Some cutters feature Marathon coating for increased performance time and reduced resin build-up, while others have alternate twist angles for tear-free cut edges. The Diamaster PRO series is noted for its solid tungsten carbide tool body, suitable for plunging and resharpenable multiple times.
Some cutters feature Marathon coating for increased performance time and reduced resin build-up, while others have alternate twist angles for tear-free cut edges. The Diamaster PRO series is noted for its solid tungsten carbide tool body, suitable for plunging and resharpenable multiple times.
Application and Machine Compatibility:
The cutters are compatible with stationary routers, CNC-controlled machining centres, and milling machines with spindles to mount shank tools. They are suitable for a wide range of materials, including uncoated, plastic coated, veneered, laminated veneer lumber, and composite materials with aluminium top layers.
The cutters are compatible with stationary routers, CNC-controlled machining centres, and milling machines with spindles to mount shank tools. They are suitable for a wide range of materials, including uncoated, plastic coated, veneered, laminated veneer lumber, and composite materials with aluminium top layers.
Specifications:
The document provides detailed specifications for various router cutters, including Diamaster PLUS, Diamaster PRO, and Diamaster PRO3. These cutters are designed for sizing and grooving operations, particularly suitable for machining materials like MDF, chipboard, and fibre materials. The cutters are available in different diameters, lengths, and shank sizes, with specific IDs for each type.
Procedures:
The document outlines the routing procedures, emphasizing the importance of selecting the correct feed speed (vf) based on the cutting depth (ap) and material type. It provides tables and graphs to guide users in adjusting feed speeds for optimal performance.
Standards and Recommendations:
For optimal performance, the document recommends using stationary routers with or without CNC control, machining centres, and milling machines with spindles to mount shank tools. It also highlights the importance of following application data parameters and using tools with continuous edges for cuts to be painted in MDF.
Technical Information:
The cutters feature spiral cutting edge arrangements with alternate shear angles and tungsten carbide plunging tips. They are resharpenable multiple times with normal wear. The document specifies RPM ranges for different materials, emphasizing the need for tear-free cut edges and optimized chip collection.
Key Data from Tables and Graphs:
The document includes tables and graphs showing recommended feed speeds and workpiece thicknesses for various cutter types and operations. Correction factors for different materials, such as MDF and uncoated chipboard, are provided to adjust feed speeds accordingly.
Critical Information:
Users are advised to adhere to the specified RPM ranges and correction factors for different materials to ensure efficient and precise cutting. The document also emphasizes the availability of cutters ex-stock or at short notice, directing users to visit the manufacturer's website for further instructions.
The document provides detailed specifications for various router cutters, including Diamaster PLUS, Diamaster PRO, and Diamaster PRO3. These cutters are designed for sizing and grooving operations, particularly suitable for machining materials like MDF, chipboard, and fibre materials. The cutters are available in different diameters, lengths, and shank sizes, with specific IDs for each type.
Procedures:
The document outlines the routing procedures, emphasizing the importance of selecting the correct feed speed (vf) based on the cutting depth (ap) and material type. It provides tables and graphs to guide users in adjusting feed speeds for optimal performance.
Standards and Recommendations:
For optimal performance, the document recommends using stationary routers with or without CNC control, machining centres, and milling machines with spindles to mount shank tools. It also highlights the importance of following application data parameters and using tools with continuous edges for cuts to be painted in MDF.
Technical Information:
The cutters feature spiral cutting edge arrangements with alternate shear angles and tungsten carbide plunging tips. They are resharpenable multiple times with normal wear. The document specifies RPM ranges for different materials, emphasizing the need for tear-free cut edges and optimized chip collection.
Key Data from Tables and Graphs:
The document includes tables and graphs showing recommended feed speeds and workpiece thicknesses for various cutter types and operations. Correction factors for different materials, such as MDF and uncoated chipboard, are provided to adjust feed speeds accordingly.
Critical Information:
Users are advised to adhere to the specified RPM ranges and correction factors for different materials to ensure efficient and precise cutting. The document also emphasizes the availability of cutters ex-stock or at short notice, directing users to visit the manufacturer's website for further instructions.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and application guidelines for various router cutters designed for use with engineered wood boards, including chipboard and fibre materials such as MDF and HDF. The document details the features, applications, and technical parameters of different router cutter models, including Diamaster PRO, Diamaster PLUS, Diamaster QUATTRO, and Diamaster PLUS3.
Specifications: The router cutters are designed for use with stationary routers, CNC-controlled machining centers, and milling machines. They feature spiral cutting edge arrangements with alternate shear angles and DP plunging tips. The tools are resharpenable multiple times, with specific models allowing for 3 to 12 resharpenings depending on normal wear. The cutters are suitable for both right-hand and left-hand operations, with some models featuring a combination of both.
Applications: The router cutters are intended for sizing and grooving operations, providing tear-free cut edges on both sides of the workpiece. They are suitable for a variety of materials, including uncoated, plastic-coated, and veneered chipboard, as well as laminated veneer lumber. Specific models are optimized for high feed speeds and large batch quantities, while others are designed for sensitive and brittle decorative papers and laminating foils.
Technical Information: The document includes detailed tables with dimensions, maximum RPM, and feed speed recommendations based on cutting depth. Correction factors for feed speed are provided for different materials, such as MDF, uncoated chipboard, and veneer across grain. The tools are designed with features like increased positive shear angles for optimized chip collection and negative twists for enhanced tool clamping.
Recommendations: Users are advised to follow application data parameters closely to ensure optimal performance and tool longevity. The document also highlights the availability of tools in stock or at short notice and provides a reference to the instruction manual available on the manufacturer's website.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and guidelines for using router cutters and related tools in woodworking, specifically for engineered wood boards. It covers applications, machine compatibility, workpiece materials, and technical details for various tools, including shank cutters, slot mortising bits, and jointing cutterheads.
Specifications: The document details tools designed for tear-free cutting edges on both sides, suitable for sensitive and brittle decorative papers, laminating foils, and veneers. It includes specifications for Z 2+2 and Z 3+3 configurations, which allow for increased feed rates and are suitable for medium to large batch sizes.
Machine Compatibility: The tools are compatible with stationary routers with or without CNC control, machining centers, and milling machines with spindles to mount shank tools. Specific tools are also suitable for CNC machining centers with laser edgebanding technology.
Workpiece Materials: The tools are designed for use with chipboard and fiber materials (MDF, HDF, etc.), both uncoated and coated, as well as laminated veneer lumber (plywood, multiplex plywood, etc.).
Technical Information: The document provides detailed technical information, including spiral cutting edge arrangements with alternate shear angles, DP plunging tips, and enlarged shear angles for excellent edge quality. Tools are resharpenable multiple times with normal wear, and precutting workpieces is recommended for optimal results.
Routing and Feed Speed: The document includes diagrams and tables detailing recommended RPM and feed speeds based on cutting depth and workpiece material. Correction factors for different materials, such as MDF and paper-coated surfaces, are provided to adjust feed speeds accordingly.
Jointing, Rebating, and Bevelling: The document outlines tools and techniques for jointing, rebating, and bevelling, emphasizing the importance of sufficient workpiece clamping for quality cuts and tool longevity. It also describes the use of adjustable bevel cutterheads and the importance of observing minimum shank clamping lengths.
Copy Shaping Cutterhead - HeliCut 15: This section describes the application of the HeliCut 15 cutterhead for pre-cutting, jointing, and copy shaping of large cutting depths. It highlights the noise-reduced design, staggered knives, and easy handling of knife changes.
Turnblade Jointing/Rebating Cutterhead: The document provides details on cutterheads optimized for rebating, jointing, and grooving, with features like turnblades, alternate shear angles, and lightweight aluminum tool bodies for better dynamics.
Conclusion: The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and using router cutters and related tools in woodworking, providing detailed specifications, machine compatibility, and technical guidelines to ensure optimal performance and quality results.
Specifications:
The document provides specifications for various cutting tools, including maximum RPM for different diameters (e.g., 85 mm: 17900 min-1, 110 mm: 15600 min-1). Tools are generally right-hand rotation unless stated otherwise. Details on cutter arbors and spare knives are provided, with specific part numbers and dimensions.
Procedures:
Instructions for ordering tool sets and selecting appropriate arbors are included. The document outlines applications for jointing, rebating, and bevelling using specific cutterheads like the Diamaster WhisperCut, which is designed for tear-free and low-noise operations.
Technical Information:
The document details the technical aspects of various cutterheads, including noise reduction features, efficient chip collection, and lightweight designs. It also covers the adjustable bevel angles for different cutterheads and the materials they are suitable for, such as softwood, hardwood, MDF, and fibre-reinforced plastics.
Recommendations:
Recommendations for workpiece clamping, RPM, and feed speeds are provided to ensure smooth cutting results. The importance of exact vertical alignment of the machine spindle to the table is emphasized to avoid scoring and tool marks.
Spare Parts and Tools:
A comprehensive list of spare parts, including clamping wedges, screws, and Torx® keys, is provided with part numbers for easy ordering.
Applications:
The document describes applications for various tools, such as face milling, finishing, and profiling, including specific use cases like V-groove profiles and finger joints. It highlights the versatility of tools like the ProFix cutterhead for different joint profiles.
Conclusion:
This technical document serves as a detailed guide for selecting and using various cutting tools and accessories in machining operations, emphasizing precision, efficiency, and adaptability to different materials and applications.
The document provides specifications for various cutting tools, including maximum RPM for different diameters (e.g., 85 mm: 17900 min-1, 110 mm: 15600 min-1). Tools are generally right-hand rotation unless stated otherwise. Details on cutter arbors and spare knives are provided, with specific part numbers and dimensions.
Procedures:
Instructions for ordering tool sets and selecting appropriate arbors are included. The document outlines applications for jointing, rebating, and bevelling using specific cutterheads like the Diamaster WhisperCut, which is designed for tear-free and low-noise operations.
Technical Information:
The document details the technical aspects of various cutterheads, including noise reduction features, efficient chip collection, and lightweight designs. It also covers the adjustable bevel angles for different cutterheads and the materials they are suitable for, such as softwood, hardwood, MDF, and fibre-reinforced plastics.
Recommendations:
Recommendations for workpiece clamping, RPM, and feed speeds are provided to ensure smooth cutting results. The importance of exact vertical alignment of the machine spindle to the table is emphasized to avoid scoring and tool marks.
Spare Parts and Tools:
A comprehensive list of spare parts, including clamping wedges, screws, and Torx® keys, is provided with part numbers for easy ordering.
Applications:
The document describes applications for various tools, such as face milling, finishing, and profiling, including specific use cases like V-groove profiles and finger joints. It highlights the versatility of tools like the ProFix cutterhead for different joint profiles.
Conclusion:
This technical document serves as a detailed guide for selecting and using various cutting tools and accessories in machining operations, emphasizing precision, efficiency, and adaptability to different materials and applications.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and guidelines for various woodworking tools used in profiling, routing, and jointing processes. It covers tools suitable for different materials such as softwood, hardwood, and composite materials, and includes detailed information on tool types, dimensions, and applications.
1. Workpiece Material: The tools are designed for use with softwood, hardwood, modified timber, compound materials, and laminated veneer lumber. They can handle materials that are uncoated, plastic coated, or veneered.
2. Technical Specifications: The document lists variable wood thicknesses (56 to 110 mm) and provides details on tool dimensions, such as ZL 10 mm and HD 56 - 110 mm. It specifies the maximum RPM for different tools, such as 12700 min-1 for glue joint cutter sets.
3. Glue Joint Cutter Sets: These tools are used for creating positive and negative glue joint profiles. They are combined in one tool and are available for wood thicknesses of 68 mm and 90 mm.
4. Profiling Tools: The document details tools for finger joints, internal doors, and furniture construction. It includes specifications for profile cutterheads, spare knives, and spare parts, with emphasis on adjustable rebate dimensions and constant tool diameters.
5. Tools for Internal Doors: These tools are used for profiling and rebating internal doors. They are compatible with stationary routers and machining centers and can handle various materials, including softwood, hardwood, and HDF coated or veneered materials.
6. Tools for Furniture and Interior Construction: The document describes panel raising profile cutter sets for framed doors, ceilings, and wall coverings. It includes technical information on panel edge jointing and the use of additional jointing cutterheads.
7. Spare Parts and Accessories: A comprehensive list of spare knives, clamping wedges, screws, and Torx® keys is provided, along with their dimensions and part numbers.
8. Availability: Tools and spare parts are marked as available ex-stock or at short notice, with instructions for obtaining further information from the manufacturer's website.
Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and guidelines for various profiling tools used in furniture and interior construction. It includes information on tool types, applications, technical specifications, and spare parts.
Specifications:
- Frame profiles are available for both one-sided and two-sided applications with specific tongue and rebate dimensions.
- Tools are categorized by type, tool number, maximum speed (nmax), and ID for easy identification.
- Wood thickness specifications are provided for different profiling applications.
Procedures:
- Routing and profiling procedures are outlined, including the use of specific tool sets for creating longitudinal and counter profiles.
- Instructions for converting tools from tongue to rebate profiles are included.
Tools for Furniture and Interior Construction:
- Profiling tools are specified for use with various materials such as chipboard, MDF, and plywood.
- Tools are designed for use on CNC-controlled routing machines and machining centers.
Multi-purpose Profiling Tools:
- Tools are available for jointing, bevelling, rounding, and decorative grooves.
- Technical features include cutterheads with replaceable knives and specific application parameters for different materials.
Spare Parts and Accessories:
- Detailed lists of spare knives and parts are provided, including part numbers and specifications.
- Tools and accessories are available ex-stock or at short notice, with instructions available on the manufacturer's website.
Recommendations:
- Proper workpiece clamping is emphasized to ensure quality cuts and tool longevity.
- Specific cutting speeds and chip loads are recommended for different materials and operations.
Overview: This document provides detailed technical specifications and applications for various profiling and routing tools used in woodworking and related industries. It includes information on multi-purpose profile cutterheads, special profile tools, and portable routers, along with their applications, machine compatibility, and workpiece materials.
1. Multi-purpose Profile Cutterhead:
- Application: Used for cutting decorative grooves, internal and external profiles.
- Machine Compatibility: Stationary routers with/without CNC control, milling machines with spindle mounts.
- Workpiece Material: Suitable for softwood, hardwood, chipboard, fibre materials, and various coated and veneered surfaces.
- Technical Details: Features profiled changeable knives, shear angle knives, and the ability to create different profiles with one tool body.
2. Tools for Special Profiles:
- Application: Designed for specific profiling tasks such as bevelling, panel raising, and decorative grooves.
- Machine Compatibility: Stationary routers and milling machines.
- Workpiece Material: Includes softwood, hardwood, chipboard, fibre materials, and non-ferrous metals.
- Technical Features: High precision knife clamping, modular system for interchangeable profiles, and resharpenable knives.
3. Portable Routers:
- Application: Used for sizing, jointing, grooving, and profiling.
- Machine Compatibility: Portable routers with guide bearings or templates.
- Workpiece Material: Suitable for a wide range of materials including softwood, hardwood, and composite panels.
- Technical Features: Tools are available in various designs with different cutting materials, recommended RPMs for different operations, and specific guidelines for manual feed speed.
4. Grooving Cutters:
- Application: Designed for sizing and grooving operations, including automatic door seals.
- Machine Compatibility: Portable routers with specific shank sizes.
- Workpiece Material: Includes softwood, hardwood, chipboard, and fibre materials.
- Technical Information: Features straight cuts, tungsten carbide tips, and options for increased cutting depth.
5. Spiral Grooving Cutters:
- Application: Used for sizing and grooving with spiral edges.
- Machine Compatibility: Portable routers.
- Workpiece Material: Suitable for softwood, hardwood, thermoplastics, and solid surface materials.
- Technical Information: Made from solid tungsten carbide with ground plunging edges.
Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and applications for various router cutters used in woodworking, specifically for portable routers. It includes information on different types of cutters, their applications, technical specifications, and available spare parts.
1. Turnblade Router Cutter:
- Application: Used for sizing and grooving to achieve finish quality.
- Machine Compatibility: Suitable for portable routers like Scheer and DeWalt.
- Materials: Effective on softwood, hardwood, chipboard, MDF, HDF, and various coated materials.
- Technical Details: Features a tungsten carbide plunging tip and a Teflon-coated body to reduce resin build-up.
2. Panel Pilot Router Cutter:
- Application: Designed for edge trimming and cutting apertures in veneered or laminated panels.
- Technical Details: Includes a V-point plunging tip for straight cuts.
3. Grooving Cutters:
- Application: Used for grooving panel edges.
- Technical Details: Flat tooth design without arbor, suitable for various materials.
4. Edge Trimming Cutter:
- Application: For trimming or chamfering edges of veneer, laminates, or edgeband materials.
- Technical Details: Guided by a ball bearing ring, suitable for use with templates.
5. Turnblade Jointing/Bevel Cutter:
- Application: For edge trimming or bevelling with guide systems.
- Technical Details: Features replaceable tungsten carbide knives and a ball bearing guide ring.
6. Rebating Cutter:
- Application: For cutting rebates with variable widths.
- Technical Details: Straight cut with a ball bearing guide ring.
7. Quarter Round Cutter:
- Application: For rounding edges using templates or guide systems.
- Technical Details: Edges with shear angle, without plunging tip.
8. Radius Cutter:
- Application: For rounding over workpiece edges.
- Technical Details: Guided by a ball bearing ring, suitable for use with templates.
9. Bevel Cutter:
- Application: For bevelling workpiece edges.
- Technical Details: Guided by a ball bearing ring, available in various angles.
10. Guttering Mould Cutter:
- Application: For cutting draining grooves and copy shaping.
- Technical Details: Designed for use with guide rings and templates.
Spare Parts and Accessories: The document lists various spare parts such as turnblade knives, ball bearings, screws, and Torx® keys, indicating their compatibility with specific cutter models.
Availability: Some items are available ex-stock, while others are available at short notice.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and applications for various router cutters used in woodworking and furniture construction. It includes details on materials, machine compatibility, and technical features of each tool type.
1. Guttering Mould Cutter:
- Application: Used for cutting cove moulds.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for softwood, hardwood, chipboard, MDF, HDF, and laminated veneer lumber.
- Technical Info: Features a ball bearing guide ring for use with templates or guide rail systems. Available in various sizes with specific RPM ranges.
- Application: Used for cutting cove moulds.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for softwood, hardwood, chipboard, MDF, HDF, and laminated veneer lumber.
- Technical Info: Features a ball bearing guide ring for use with templates or guide rail systems. Available in various sizes with specific RPM ranges.
2. Dovetail Cutter:
- Application: Designed for creating dovetail joints.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for softwood, hardwood, and laminated veneer lumber.
- Technical Info: Includes cutting edges with shear angle and options with or without spurs for enhanced cutting quality.
- Application: Designed for creating dovetail joints.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for softwood, hardwood, and laminated veneer lumber.
- Technical Info: Includes cutting edges with shear angle and options with or without spurs for enhanced cutting quality.
3. V-Groove / Engraving Cutter:
- Application: Used for cutting V-grooves and engraving.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for a variety of wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Features shear angle cutting edges, suitable for fine engraving operations.
- Application: Used for cutting V-grooves and engraving.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for a variety of wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Features shear angle cutting edges, suitable for fine engraving operations.
4. Profile Cutter:
- Application: Used for profiling and creating finger pulls on furniture fronts.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for various wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Includes a guide ring for edge guiding and shear angle cutting edges.
- Application: Used for profiling and creating finger pulls on furniture fronts.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for various wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Includes a guide ring for edge guiding and shear angle cutting edges.
5. T-Groove Cutter:
- Application: Designed for cutting T-grooves and keyholes.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for a range of wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Features a straight cut design.
- Application: Designed for cutting T-grooves and keyholes.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for a range of wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Features a straight cut design.
6. Glue Joint Cutter:
- Application: Used for cutting glue joint profiles.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for softwood, hardwood, and laminated veneer lumber.
- Technical Info: Straight cut design with side stop or guide rail system guidance.
- Application: Used for cutting glue joint profiles.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for softwood, hardwood, and laminated veneer lumber.
- Technical Info: Straight cut design with side stop or guide rail system guidance.
7. Spiral Grooving Cutter:
- Application: Used for sizing and grooving solid surface materials.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for solid surface materials like Corian and Varicor.
- Technical Info: Features spiral-shaped edges and a ground plunging edge.
- Application: Used for sizing and grooving solid surface materials.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for solid surface materials like Corian and Varicor.
- Technical Info: Features spiral-shaped edges and a ground plunging edge.
8. Edge Trimming Cutter:
- Application: Used for trimming protrusions of glued solid surface materials.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for solid surface materials.
- Technical Info: Includes a plastic-covered ball bearing guide ring to prevent marks.
- Application: Used for trimming protrusions of glued solid surface materials.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for solid surface materials.
- Technical Info: Includes a plastic-covered ball bearing guide ring to prevent marks.
9. Planing Cutter:
- Application: Used for cutting panel raising profiles.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for solid surface materials.
- Technical Info: Optimized cutting geometry for clean surfaces.
- Application: Used for cutting panel raising profiles.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for solid surface materials.
- Technical Info: Optimized cutting geometry for clean surfaces.
10. V-Groove Cutter for Composite Panels:
- Application: Used for cutting V-grooves in composite panels for folding.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for composite panels with thermoplastic cores and aluminum coverage.
- Technical Info: Features stable edges and a flat point for folding operations.
- Application: Used for cutting V-grooves in composite panels for folding.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for composite panels with thermoplastic cores and aluminum coverage.
- Technical Info: Features stable edges and a flat point for folding operations.
11. Dowel Drill:
- Application: For drilling blind holes, particularly dowel holes in furniture construction.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for various wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Spurs geometry with shear cut and reduced diameter for minimal friction.
- Application: For drilling blind holes, particularly dowel holes in furniture construction.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for various wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Spurs geometry with shear cut and reduced diameter for minimal friction.
12. Through-Hole Drill:
- Application: For drilling through holes in furniture construction.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for various wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Conical tip design for tear-free through-holes.
- Application: For drilling through holes in furniture construction.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for various wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Conical tip design for tear-free through-holes.
13. Hinge Boring Bit:
- Application: For drilling hinge holes in furniture construction.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for various wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Features good centering in solid wood and minimized friction.
- Application: For drilling hinge holes in furniture construction.
- Machine: Portable routers.
- Materials: Suitable for various wood and composite materials.
- Technical Info: Features good centering in solid wood and minimized friction.
Troubleshooting:
- Provides solutions for common issues such as marks on workpieces, chatter marks, and cutting edge breakages. Recommendations include adjusting feed speed, using solid tools, and ensuring proper clamping and machine maintenance.
- Provides solutions for common issues such as marks on workpieces, chatter marks, and cutting edge breakages. Recommendations include adjusting feed speed, using solid tools, and ensuring proper clamping and machine maintenance.
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Catalog excerpts
Leitz Lexicon Edition 7
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dimension A cutting thickness (radial) cutting depth (axial) dimension panel raising length panel raising depth working length number of knives anti sound (low noise design) LH = left hand rotation metric thread minimum order quantity multi-purpose steel, coated thickness of knife revolutions per minute (RPM) morse taper metres per minute metres per second CNC = Computerized Numerical Control RPM maximum permissible RPM position of hub thickness of hub zero height cutting length pinhole dimensions grooving depth diameter cutting circle diameter zero diameter outside Diameter diameter of shoulder...
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5.1 Sizing and grooving 5.1.1 Shank cutters HW and HW turnblade 5.1.2 Shank cutters HW-solid spiral design 5.1.3 Shank cutters DP 5.1.4 Slotting cutters and mortising bits 5.2 Jointing, rebating and bevelling 5.2.1 Jointing and rebating tools 5.2.2 Bevelling tools 5.3 Face milling and finishing 5.3.1 Planing cutters 5.3.2 V-groove and finishing cutters 5.4 Profiling 5.4.1 Finger joints 5.4.2 Tools for internal doors 5.4.3 Tools for furniture and interior construction 5.4.4 Tools for multi-purpose profiles 5.4.5 Tools for special profiles 5.5 Portable routers 5.5.1 Tools for sizing and grooving...
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Working step/Application Workpiece material [recommended cutting material] Softwood and hardwood [SP - softwood only, HS, HW, HW solid]. Chipboard and fibre materials (MDF, HDF etc.), uncoated, plastic coated, veneered etc. [HW, HW solid, DP]. Plywood [HW, HW solid, DP]. Duromers [HW, HW solid, DP]. Plastomers [HS, HW, HW solid, DP]. Solid surface material (Corian, Varicor etc.) [HW, HW solid, DP]. Decorative laminates (HPL-compact laminate, Trespa etc.) [HW solid, DP]. Non-ferrous metal (Aluminium, copper etc.) [HS, HW, HW solid, DP]. Stationary routers with/without CNC control. Milling machines...
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5.1 Sizing and grooving leitz The dimensions in the table below refer to the following tool parameters: Shank tolerances The recommended RPM and feed speeds are detailed in the diagrams next the tool tables. The following plunging methods are recommended for sizing and grooving tools: Ramp plunging Spiral plunging Router bits with mainly negative cutting shear angles and HW solid router bits with RH/LD and LH/RD and router bits without plunging edge are not suitable for axial plunging. Axial plunging
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Position the tool relative to the workpiece Tools with high negative shear angle. Tools with high positive shear angle.. Reference Reference point: point: Top of Top of workpiece workpiece Reference Reference point: point: Bottom of workpiece Bottom of workpiece or machine or machine table table Workpiece clamping Sufficient workpiece clamping is very important on stationary machines. Insufficient clamping can reduce both the cut quality and tool life considerably. Panels can be held in place with vacuum clamping, but sometimes additional mechanical clamping is required. Small and and arched...
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5.1 Sizing and grooving 5.1.1 Shank cutters HW and HW turnblade leitz Grooving cutter, straight cut Application: Router cutter for grooving. Machine: Stationary routers with/without CNC control, machining centres, milling machines with spindles to mount shank tools, portable routers. Workpiece material: Softwood and hardwood, chipboard and fibre materials (MDF, HDF etc.), uncoated, plastic coated, veneered etc., laminated veneer lumber (plywood, multiplex plywood etc.), duromers, plastomers, solid surface material (Corian, Varicor etc.), decorative laminates (HPL-compact laminate, Trespa etc.),...
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5.1 Sizing and grooving 5.1.1 Shank cutters HW and HW turnblade leitz Grooving cutter, straight cut Application: Router cutter for sizing and grooving. Machine: Stationary routers with/without CNC control, machining centres, milling machines with spindles to mount shank tools, portable routers. Workpiece material: Softwood and hardwood, chipboard and fibre materials (MDF, HDF etc.), uncoated, plastic coated, veneered etc., laminated veneer lumber (plywood, multiplex plywood etc.), duromers, plastomers, solid surface material (Corian, Varicor etc.), decorative laminates (HPL-compact laminate,...
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5.1 Sizing and grooving 5.1.1 Shank cutters HW and HW turnblade leitz Grooving cutter, Z 2 Application: Router cutter for sizing and grooving. Machine: Stationary routers with/without CNC control, machining centres, milling machines with spindles to mount shank tools, portable routers. Workpiece material: Softwood and hardwood, chipboard and fibre materials (MDF, HDF etc.), uncoated, plastic coated, veneered etc., laminated veneer lumber (plywood, multiplex plywood etc.). Technical information: Straight cut, tungsten carbide plunging tip. Feed speed Vf depending on cutting depth ap Workpiece...
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5.1 Sizing and grooving 5.1.1 Shank cutters HW and HW turnblade leitz Grooving cutter with shear angle Application: Router cutter for sizing, grooving and cutting apertures. Machine: Stationary routers with/without CNC control, machining centres, milling machines with spindles to mount shank tools. Workpiece material: Softwood and hardwood, chipboard and fibre materials (MDF, HDF etc.), uncoated, plastic coated, veneered etc., laminated veneer lumber (plywood, multiplex plywood etc.). Technical information: Finishing type Z 1+1 particularly to machine apertures in furniture and doors. Cutting...
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5.1 Sizing and grooving 5.1.1 Shank cutters HW and HW turnblade leitz HW Feed speed vf depending on cutting depth ap Roughing router cutter in turnblade design Application: Router cutter for sizing and grooving to roughing quality. Machine: Stationary routers with/without CNC control, machining centres, milling machines with spindles to mount shank tools. Workpiece material: Softwood and hardwood, chipboard and fibre materials (MDF, HDF etc.), uncoated, laminated veneer lumber (plywood, multiplex plywood etc.). Technical information: Tungsten carbide turnblade knives arranged in irregular pitch...
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5.1 Sizing and grooving 5.1.1 Shank cutters HW and HW turnblade leitz Roughing router cutter in turnblade design - HeliCut 11 Application: Router for sizing and grooving to roughing/finishing quality. Cutting of tenons for frame constructions. Machine: Stationary routers with/without CNC control, machining centres, joinery machines, milling maschines with spindles to mount shank tools. Workpiece material: Softwood and hardwood, glulam and laminated wood. Technical information: Spiral shaped edge arrangement of the tungsten carbide turnblades (4 times turnable). Tungsten carbice turnblade plunging...
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