Full vertical profile of the Freud 1/2-inch diameter downshear spiral router bit highlighting the precision-ground solid carbide flutes and industrial cooling coating.
Freud 76-112 1/2-inch down spiral solid carbide router bit featuring a 1/2-inch shank and Black I.C.E. coating designed for clean top-surface finishes in CNC woodworking.
Full vertical profile of the Freud 1/2-inch diameter downshear spiral router bit highlighting the precision-ground solid carbide flutes and industrial cooling coating.
Woodworking profile diagram illustrating the 1/2-inch cutting width and 2-1/8-inch maximum cutting depth of the Freud 76-112 down spiral router bit in solid wood.
Full vertical profile of the Freud 1/2-inch diameter downshear spiral router bit highlighting the precision-ground solid carbide flutes and industrial cooling coating.
Freud 76-112 1/2-inch down spiral solid carbide router bit featuring a 1/2-inch shank and Black I.C.E. coating designed for clean top-surface finishes in CNC woodworking.
Full vertical profile of the Freud 1/2-inch diameter downshear spiral router bit highlighting the precision-ground solid carbide flutes and industrial cooling coating.
Woodworking profile diagram illustrating the 1/2-inch cutting width and 2-1/8-inch maximum cutting depth of the Freud 76-112 down spiral router bit in solid wood.
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Freud Router Bit 1/2 Inch Down Spiral (1/2 Shank 2-1/8 Cutting Height Solid Carbide Downshear Melamine Veneer Plywood CNC Woodworking 24000 RPM)

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SKU: 76-112
$52.99 USD

Description

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Mill Splinter-Free Grooves in Melamine and Veneers with Downshear Solid Carbide
The Freud 1/2-inch down spiral solid carbide router bit delivers industrial-grade material sectioning and pristine edge profiling up to a 24,000 RPM maximum rated speed. Engineered with a downward shearing action, this premium bit pushes chips and fibers downward to provide perfectly clean, chip-free cuts on the top surface of delicate sheets. The robust 1/2-inch shank and tool body are constructed from premier solid TiCo high-density carbide treated with a heat-resistant Black I.C.E. coating to double tool lifespan during high-production milling inside CNC, table-mounted, or hand-held routers.

Best Used For:

  • Melamine Component Boring: Milling pristine, blowout-free dadoes, grooves, and cabinet joints on fragile single-sided melamine boards.
  • Veneer and Laminate Shaping: Sectioning thin hardwood veneers, high-pressure laminates, and finish panel overlays without lifting or tearing edges.
  • CNC Production Routing: Executing high-volume, deep pocket cuts and full perimeter through-cuts inside programmatic woodworking environments.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Down-Spiral Shearing Action: Drives cutting forces downward to preserve the visible top face of fine composite wood sheet goods.
  • Black I.C.E. Coating: Innovative cooling element finish manages friction, resists resin pitch buildup, and yields 2X the tool life of uncoated tooling.
  • Solid TiCo Carbide: Denser micro-grain structure maintains maximum sharpness and dimensional tracing stability during long production runs.
  • Dual Flute Geometry: Symmetrical two-flute layout stabilizes cutting feed rates, suppressing vibration and programmatic machine chatter.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 1/2-Inch Diameter Solid Carbide Down Spiral Router Bit (1/2-Inch Shank)

Technical Specifications

Brand Freud
Bit Profile Type Down Spiral (Downshear)
Overall Cutting Diameter 1/2 inch
Shank Diameter 1/2 inch
Carbide Cutting Height 2-1/8 inches
Overall Length 4 inches
Material Construction Solid TiCo High-Density Carbide
Coating Technology Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element)
Number of Flutes 2
Maximum Speed Limit 24,000 RPM
Direction of Cut Right Hand
Tool Compatibility CNC Routers, Table-Mounted, Hand-Held Collets

Pro-Tip: Because a downshear spiral pushes wood chips into the cut channel, slow down your CNC feed rate slightly on enclosed through-cuts or deep blind dadoes. This prevents excessive dust compacting behind the flutes, allowing the Black I.C.E. coating to regulate processing heat effectively.