Freud Router Bit 05-160 3/8 Inch Single Flute Straight Plunge (3/8 Inch Shank TiCo Carbide Perma-SHIELD 24000 Max RPM CNC High Production Woodworking)

Freud 05-160 3/8 Inch Single Flute Straight Plunge Router Bit

The Freud 05-160 is a 3/8-inch overall diameter single flute straight plunge router bit engineered for high-volume stock removal, rapid dado grooving, and deep mortise plunging. Constructed with a 3/8-inch shank and specialized single-flute geometry, this tool maximizes chip clearance space to support elevated feed rates without clogging or heat buildup. Tipped with TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide and protected by a non-stick Perma-SHIELD® fluoropolymer coating, 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:

• High-Speed Industrial CNC Milling: Executing high-feed-rate material evacuation and long dado channels in cabinet-grade plywood and MDF.
• Deep Mortise & Pocket Plunging: Making clean plunge cuts into solid hardwood stock for blind mortise-and-tenon joints without burning.
• Heavy-Duty Template & Edge Trimming: Slicing straight border channels and interior face cutouts across dense woods and abrasive composites.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Single Flute Chip Evacuation Geometry: Single cutting edge provides maximum gullet space for rapid chip ejection at high feed rates.
• TiCo™ Hi-Density Micrograin Carbide: Custom industrial carbide tips offer high wear resistance and maintain sharp cutting edges under production heat.
• Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating resists pitch buildup, resin adhesion, and thermal friction.
• Plunge-Cut Relieved Carbide Tips: End teeth feature precision plunge relief to facilitate smooth, low-friction plunging operations.
• Rigid 3/8-Inch Steel Shank: Heavy shank diameter minimizes vibration, chatter, and cutter deflection under heavy mechanical loads.
• Universal Router System Compatibility: Formulated for stable performance in automatic CNC routers, portable handheld routers, and stationary tables.

What's Included

• (1) Freud 05-160 3/8" Single Flute Straight Router Bit with 3/8" Shank

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Take advantage of the wide single-flute gullet by increasing your CNC feed rate slightly over standard two-flute bits; faster chip evacuation keeps the cutting edge cooler and prevents heat degradation in dense material passes.