Freud 73-762 1/8-inch O-flute up spiral solid carbide router bit with a 1/4-inch shank and Black I.C.E. coating designed for clean, cool cuts in soft plastics.
Full vertical profile of the Freud O-flute spiral router bit highlighting the single-flute design for superior chip evacuation and heat reduction in acrylic and HDPE.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the 1/8-inch cutting diameter, 1/2-inch carbide height, and overall 2-inch length of the Freud 73-762 router bit.
Material compatibility chart showing the Freud O-flute up spiral bit is specifically engineered for professional results in solid surface materials and soft plastics.
Tool compatibility guide indicating the Freud 1/4-inch shank O-flute bit is optimized for use with hand routers, table routers, palm routers, and CNC machines.
Freud 73-762 1/8-inch O-flute up spiral solid carbide router bit with a 1/4-inch shank and Black I.C.E. coating designed for clean, cool cuts in soft plastics.
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Freud 73-762 1/8-inch O-flute up spiral solid carbide router bit with a 1/4-inch shank and Black I.C.E. coating designed for clean, cool cuts in soft plastics.
Full vertical profile of the Freud O-flute spiral router bit highlighting the single-flute design for superior chip evacuation and heat reduction in acrylic and HDPE.
Technical profile diagram illustrating the 1/8-inch cutting diameter, 1/2-inch carbide height, and overall 2-inch length of the Freud 73-762 router bit.
Material compatibility chart showing the Freud O-flute up spiral bit is specifically engineered for professional results in solid surface materials and soft plastics.
Tool compatibility guide indicating the Freud 1/4-inch shank O-flute bit is optimized for use with hand routers, table routers, palm routers, and CNC machines.
Freud 73-762 1/8-inch O-flute up spiral solid carbide router bit with a 1/4-inch shank and Black I.C.E. coating designed for clean, cool cuts in soft plastics.
Freud Black Ice CNC Bits promotional how to video
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Freud Spiral Router Bit 73-762 1/8 Inch Diameter (1/4 Shank Solid Carbide OFlute UpCut Soft Plastic Acrylic CNC Signmaking Milling Tool Set)

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SKU: 73-762
$28.35 USD
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Freud 73-762 1/8" Solid Carbide O-Flute Up Spiral Router Bit

The Freud 73-762 1/8-inch O-flute up spiral router bit routes soft plastics, acrylics, and solid surface materials cleanly without melting or chip welding on CNC machines and table routers. Engineered from solid TiCo high-density carbide protected by an advanced Black I.C.E. coating, this 1/4-inch shank end mill operates safely up to 24,000 maximum RPM while delivering up to 2X longer cutting life. Outfitted with an aggressive single O-flute up-shear geometry that evacuates chips upward instantly, it equips sign makers, plastic fabricators, and CNC machinists with mirror-smooth, burr-free edge finishing performance.

Best Used For:

  • Plastic and Acrylic Sign Making: Routing intricate lettering, logos, and channel profiles in ABS, HDPE, and cast acrylic sheets without re-welding chips.
  • Automated CNC High-Speed Part Milling: Milling complex shapes and precision contours in soft synthetic sheets like UHMW, PET, and polypropylene.
  • Solid Surface and Hardwood Detail Work: Cutting fine decorative grooves, slots, and inlay mortises with glass-smooth surface clarity.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Specialized O-Flute Geometry: Optimized single-flute profile dissipates heat rapidly to eliminate plastic melting, gumming, and workpiece deformation.
  • Up-Shear Chip Evacuation: High-efficiency spiral design pulls molten chips and debris upward to guarantee a pristine, chip-free bottom surface finish.
  • Black I.C.E. Thermal Coating: Industrial Cooling Element surface treatment reduces friction and curtails heat buildup for doubled operational lifespan.
  • Solid TiCo High-Density Carbide: Custom micro-grain carbide formulation provides razor-sharp edge retention and maximum impact resistance.
  • High-Speed 24,000 Maximum RPM: Dynamically balanced 1/4-inch shank structure supports high-feed automation in high-frequency CNC router spindles.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud 73-762 1/8" Diameter Solid Carbide O-Flute Up Spiral Router Bit (1/4" Shank)

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Freud America Inc. (Bosch Group)
Model Number 73-762
Product Classification Solid Carbide O-Flute Up Spiral Router Bit
Cutting Diameter 0.125 inches (1/8 in / 3.175 mm)
Shank Diameter Size 0.250 inches (1/4 in / 6.35 mm)
Carbide Cutting Height 0.500 inches (1/2 in / 12.7 mm)
Overall Bit Length 2.00 inches (50.8 mm)
Number of Cutting Flutes 1 (Single O-Flute Configuration)
Maximum Rotational Speed 24,000 RPM
Bit Material Alloy Solid TiCo High-Density Carbide
Coating Technology Black I.C.E. (Industrial Cooling Element)
Compatible Tool Platforms Automated CNC Routers, Table Routers, & Handheld Routers

Pro-Tip: When routing soft plastics like UHMW or acrylic on a CNC table, maintain a high feed rate relative to your spindle RPM; this prevents the cutter from lingering in the cut and causing thermal friction that melts the plastic edge.