Freud Router Bit 04-544 16mm Double Flute Straight Plunge (1/4 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide 24000 Max RPM Woodworking Grooving Joinery)

Freud 04-544 16mm 0.630 Inch Double Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit

The Freud 04-544 is a 16mm (0.630-inch) overall diameter double flute straight plunge router bit engineered for high-precision dado grooving, mortising, and straight edge joinery. Featuring a 1/4-inch shank and specially relieved end teeth for fast plunge cuts, this 2-cutter tool removes material quickly without burning or galling wood stock. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide, it operates at speeds up to 24,000 RPM across solid hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and composites in CNC machinery, handheld routers, or router tables.

Best Used For:

• Precision Metric Cabinetry Dadoing: Milling 16mm dado channels and back-panel grooves into hardwood plywood and MDF sheet stock.
• Deep Mortise & Pocket Plunging: Executing plunge cuts into solid wood stock for blind mortise-and-tenon jointing and internal cutouts.
• Flawless Edge-Routing & Straight Trimming: Slicing straight border edges and template profiles across solid hardwoods, veneers, and composite boards.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Double Flute Cutting Geometry: Dual flutes maximize chip clearance rates while providing balanced, vibration-free tracking during cuts.
• TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Proprietary industrial carbide blend maintains a sharp cutting edge significantly longer than standard carbide tooling.
• Plunge-Cut Relieved Carbide Tips: End teeth are specially ground for low-friction, burn-free plunge entries during deep pocketing and mortising.
• Optimized Shear & Hook Angles: Precision-milled shear angles slice wood fibers cleanly to eliminate grain tearout and post-routing sanding steps.
• Computer-Balanced Anti-Vibration Design: Precision body balance ensures chatter-free passes at high rotational speeds up to 24,000 RPM.
• Multi-Machine Operational Utility: Engineered for stable performance in automatic CNC routers, portable handheld routers, and stationary router tables.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 04-544 16mm (0.630") Double Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit with 1/4" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When milling deep 16mm dadoes or mortises exceeding 5/8 inch depth, perform multiple incremental pass depths rather than a single full-depth cut to ensure proper wood chip clearance and prevent thermal stress on the 1/4-inch shank.