A professional studio shot of the Freud 72-401 solid carbide tapered ball tip router bit featuring a specialized dark coating and a 1/16 inch precision tip for high-resolution 3D relief carving.
A professional studio shot of the Freud 72-401 solid carbide tapered ball tip router bit featuring a specialized dark coating and a 1/16 inch precision tip for high-resolution 3D relief carving.
Technical diagram for the Freud 72-401 bit showing a 10.8 degree total included angle and 1 inch cutting height profile for intricate carving in wood and plastic materials.
A material compatibility chart titled Cuts showing samples of hardwoods, softwoods, composites, plastics, and aluminum, illustrating the wide range of project types for the Freud 72-401 bit.
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A professional studio shot of the Freud 72-401 solid carbide tapered ball tip router bit featuring a specialized dark coating and a 1/16 inch precision tip for high-resolution 3D relief carving.
A professional studio shot of the Freud 72-401 solid carbide tapered ball tip router bit featuring a specialized dark coating and a 1/16 inch precision tip for high-resolution 3D relief carving.
Technical diagram for the Freud 72-401 bit showing a 10.8 degree total included angle and 1 inch cutting height profile for intricate carving in wood and plastic materials.
A material compatibility chart titled Cuts showing samples of hardwoods, softwoods, composites, plastics, and aluminum, illustrating the wide range of project types for the Freud 72-401 bit.
Freud Black Ice CNC Bits promotional how to video
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Freud CNC Router Bit 72-401 1/16 Inch Tip Diameter (5.4 Degree Tapered Ball Solid Carbide 1/4 Shank 3D Carving Wood Plastic Aluminum Detail Tool)

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SKU: 72-401
$34.89 USD

Description

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Professional Solid Carbide 3-Flute Tapered Ball Nose CNC Routing Bit for High-Resolution 3D Detail

The Freud 72-401 is an industrial-grade 1/16-inch tip diameter solid carbide tapered ball nose router bit featuring a 1/4-inch shank and a 5.4-degree side taper, engineered to execute high-resolution 3D contouring, deep relief carving, and micro-line detailing. Forged from proprietary TiCo super density carbide with chromium and enhanced with a heat-resistant Black I.C.E. industrial cooling element coating, this advanced 3-flute milling tool delivers twice the service life of standard uncoated alternatives. Operating up to an architectural maximum threshold of 24,000 RPM across CNC machinery, automatic production networks, and stationary router tables, its specialized high-strength tapered profile and aggressive 3-flute spiral configuration continuously pull waste chips away from deep pockets to eliminate friction heat and protect intricate fine-line carvings.

Best Used For:

  • High-Resolution 3D CNC Carving: Machining micro-detailed dimensional portraits, fine-line lithophanes, and complex mold textures into premium hardwoods.
  • Deep-Reach Relief Detailing: Executing clean, zero-clearance background clearances and vertical drafting contours without bit deflection or tool chatter.
  • Non-Ferrous Precision Slotting: Profiling intricate geometric graphics through composite plastics, acrylic sign components, and thin aluminum stock plates.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • High-Strength Tapered Core: Specific 5.4-degree side angle reinforces the micro 1/16-inch cutting tip, allowing for deep vertical routing safely.
  • 3-Flute Spiral Evacuation Matrix: Triple-helix chip channels maximize waste removal efficiency to achieve faster feed rates and lower thermal accumulation.
  • Black I.C.E. Composite Coating: Advanced organometallic layer shields cutting edges from heat and resin scale to maintain razor sharpness.
  • TiCo Super Density Carbide: Industrial formulation integrated with chromium provides absolute structural hardness to resist high-abrasion tool degradation.
  • Micro-Smooth 1/32-Inch Radius: Accurately ground ball tip generates flawless, scallop-free transitions across complex dimensional tool paths.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 72-401 5.4° x 1/16" Tapered Ball Tip Solid Carbide Bit

Technical Specifications

Brand Name: Freud Tools
Model Number: 72-401
Tool Accessory Classification: CNC Router Bit Accessory
Tip Cutting Diameter (D): 1/16 in.
Taper Side Angle Metric: 5.4 Degrees
Total Included Angle: 10.8 Degrees
Carbide Flute Height (h): 1 in.
Shank Diameter Sizing (A): 1/4 in.
Overall Component Length (H): 2-1/2 in.
Nose Cutting Radius (R): 1/32 in.
Total Number of Flutes: 3 Flutes
Maximum Angular Velocity: 24,000 RPM
Material Metallurgy Core: TiCo Super-Density Solid Carbide with Chromium
Surface Flute Coating: Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element) Treatment

Pro-Tip: When programming micro-fine stepovers for high-resolution 3D finishes with this 1/16-inch tip, set your software stepover rate between 5% and 7% of the tip diameter. This close alignment completely drops tooling ridges to produce a paint-ready wood or plastic surface, preserving the fragile tip matrix from impact load spikes over deep passes.