Compression Shearing Action
Upward and downward shearing action supports both panel faces and helps prevent laminate chipping when top and bottom finish are critical.
Royce Ayr 3 Flute Compression Router Bit – 1/2 Diameter – 1-3/8 Cut – .290 UPCUT – 1/2 Shank – 3-1/2 Overall Length
CA$227.00
In stock
SKU
R60-12103
Product Type
3-Flute Compression Router Bit
Series
Triple Flute Compression
Cutting Diameter
1/2 in (12.70 mm)
Cutting Edge
1-3/8 in (34.925 mm)
Upcut Length
0.290 in (7.366 mm)
Shank
1/2 in (12.70 mm)
Overall Length
3-1/2 in (88.90 mm)
Flutes
3
Rotation
RH / Right Hand
Material / Coating
HW / Carbide · None
Materials
Laminated / Veneered Wood &Wood Composites
Application
CNC Routing / Clean Top &Bottom Edges / Chip-Free Dados
3-Flute Compression
Router Bit
Triple Flute Compression
HW/carbide three-flute right-hand compression router bit for laminated or veneered wood and wood composites where both top and bottom finish are critical. Its 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 1-3/8-inch cutting edge, 0.290-inch upcut section, 1/2-inch shank, and 3-1/2-inch overall length combine upward and downward shearing action to help prevent laminate chipping while supporting chip-free dado routing.
D=1/2 in12.70 mm Diameter
CE=1-3/8 in34.925 mm Cutting Edge
UPCUT=0.290 in7.366 mm Upcut Length
OAL=3-1/2 in88.90 mm Overall Length
Triple Flute Compression
Three-flute HW/carbide compression geometry with right-hand rotation. Upward and downward shearing action is designed to control chipping on both faces of laminated or veneered wood and wood-composite panels.
HW / Carbide3 FlutesRH · CompressionSKU R60-12103
Designed for compatible CNC routers using precision 1/2-inch collets or approved 1/2-inch toolholding systems.
Main Product Description
The Royce Ayr R60-12103 is a three-flute compression router bit for laminated or veneered wood and wood composites where top and bottom finish is critical. The current manufacturer specification is a 0.5000-inch cutting diameter, 1.375-inch cutting edge, 0.290-inch upcut length, 0.500-inch shank, three flutes, right-hand rotation, and a 3.500-inch overall length.
Compression geometry combines upward and downward shearing action so both panel faces are supported during routing. Royce Ayr specifies this action to help prevent chipping of laminates, making the family suited to nested CNC routing where clean top and bottom edges are required.
The short 0.290-inch upcut section is specifically intended to allow a chip-free dado to be routed. Royce Ayr identifies the material as HW and the coating as None for this exact SKU. Correct collet condition, runout, tool projection, spindle speed, feed rate, pass depth, workholding, and extraction remain essential for repeatable production.
Technical Specifications
Triple Flute Compression R60-12103
- Royce Ayr
- 3-Flute Compression Router Bit
- R60-12103
- Triple Flute Compression
- HW / Carbide
- 0.5000 in / 1/2 in (12.70 mm)
- 1.375 in / 1-3/8 in (34.925 mm)
- 0.290 in (7.366 mm)
- 0.500 in / 1/2 in (12.70 mm)
- 3.500 in / 3-1/2 in (88.90 mm)
- 3
- Compression / Upcut + Downcut Shear
- Rotation: RH / Right Hand · Coating: None · Material Compatibility: Laminated or Veneered Wood and Wood Composites · Machine Type: CNC Router · Industry: Cabinet & Casegoods Manufacturing
- Designed for compatible CNC routers using precision 1/2-inch collets or approved 1/2-inch toolholding systems.
Best Fit Applications
Laminated Panel Routing
Veneered Panel Routing
Clean Top & Bottom Edges
Chip-Free Dado Routing
Cabinet & Casegoods CNC
Product Highlights
Short 0.290-Inch Upcut
Royce Ayr specifies the short upcut section to allow chip-free dado routing in compatible laminated and veneered panel applications.
Three-Flute Configuration
The verified Z3 configuration combines a 1/2-inch diameter, 1-3/8-inch cutting edge, 1/2-inch shank, and 3-1/2-inch overall length.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Confirm that the CNC router toolholder accepts the exact 1/2-inch (12.70 mm) shank and provides suitable clearance for the 3-1/2-inch overall tool length. Verify right-hand spindle rotation, inspect the collet and nut, minimize unsupported projection, check runout, secure the workpiece, and establish spindle speed, feed rate, pass depth, entry strategy, and extraction for the actual laminated, veneered, or wood-composite panel being machined.
Clean Top and Bottom Edges in One Routing Pass
Royce Ayr R60-12103 combines a 1/2-inch diameter, 1-3/8-inch cutting edge, 0.290-inch upcut section, 1/2-inch shank, three-flute compression geometry, right-hand rotation, and 3-1/2-inch overall length.
Its opposing shearing action is designed to protect both panel faces from chipping, while the short upcut section supports chip-free dado routing in laminated or veneered wood and wood-composite production.