Upcut Chip Evacuation
The spiral cutting direction carries chips upward from the cut, supporting efficient evacuation during compatible CNC carving and profiling operations.


HW solid-carbide, right-hand upcut ball-nose router bit for carving and profiling solid wood and wood composites. Its 1/8-inch cutting diameter, 3/4-inch cutting edge, 1/4-inch shank, and 2-1/2-inch overall length combine Z2 geometry with upward chip evacuation for precise CNC contouring and detail work.
General-purpose two-flute HW solid-carbide ball-nose tooling with right-hand rotation and upcut spiral geometry for carving, profiling, and contour routing in compatible CNC applications.
Designed for compatible CNC routers using precision 1/4-inch collets or approved 1/4-inch toolholding systems.
The Royce Ayr General-Purpose Upcut Ballnose Router Bit R52-23401 is a two-flute HW solid-carbide CNC router tool for solid wood and wood composites. Its 0.1250-inch cutting diameter and 0.750-inch cutting edge provide a compact, extended-reach configuration for detailed carving and profiling operations.
The upcut spiral carries chips upward and away from the cutting zone while the ball-nose profile supports smooth three-dimensional transitions, rounded-bottom cuts, and contoured surfaces. The Z2 geometry balances cutting engagement with chip space for controlled material removal.
The published configuration uses a 0.250-inch shank, right-hand rotation, and a 2.500-inch overall length. Correct 1/4-inch collet condition, minimal unsupported projection, verified runout, appropriate spindle speed, feed rate, depth-per-pass, workholding, and extraction are essential for consistent CNC performance.
Technical Specifications
The spiral cutting direction carries chips upward from the cut, supporting efficient evacuation during compatible CNC carving and profiling operations.
The rounded cutting end supports smooth three-dimensional transitions, contoured surfaces, and controlled rounded-bottom cuts.
The 1/8-inch cutting diameter, 3/4-inch cutting edge, 1/4-inch shank, and 2-1/2-inch overall length match the exact R52-23401 specification.
Confirm that the CNC router toolholder accepts the exact 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) shank and provides suitable clearance for the 2-1/2-inch overall tool length. Inspect the collet and nut, minimize unsupported projection, verify runout, secure the workpiece, and establish spindle speed, feed rate, and depth-per-pass for the material and machine conditions. Maintain effective chip and dust extraction during upcut routing.
Royce Ayr R52-23401 combines a 1/8-inch diameter, 3/4-inch cutting edge, 1/4-inch shank, and 2-1/2-inch overall length with two right-hand upcut spiral flutes and ball-nose geometry for precise CNC carving and profiling.
The HW solid-carbide construction and upward spiral geometry provide a compact production configuration for solid wood and wood composites when matched to proper toolholding, feeds, speeds, workholding, and extraction.