Double-Edge O-Flute Geometry
Two polished O-flute cutting edges provide the verified Series 5900 geometry for harder-plastic CNC routing.
Vortex Tool Double-Edge Downcut O-Flute Router Bit, 1/2" × 1-1/4"
CA$999.99
In stock
SKU
5953
Product Type
Double-edge downcut O-flute spiral router bit
Series
Vortex Tool Series 5900
Cutting Geometry
Two polished O-flute cutting edges · Downcut spiral
Cutting Diameter
1/2 in
Cutting Edge Length
1-1/4 in
Shank / Overall Length
1/2 in shank · 3-1/2 in overall length
Cutting Material
Solid carbide
Flute Finish
Polished and uncoated
Applications
CNC routing in harder plastics,acrylic and phenolics
Downcut
O-Flute Spiral
Double-Edge O-Flute
A solid-carbide, double-edge O-flute router bit developed for CNC cutting in harder plastics such as acrylic and phenolics. SKU 5953 combines a 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 1-1/4-inch cutting length, 1/2-inch shank, 3-1/2-inch overall length, downcut chip direction, and polished flutes.
1/2 inCutting Diameter
1-1/4 inCutting Edge Length
Double EdgeO-Flute Geometry
DowncutChip Direction
Double-Edge O-Flute
Series 5900 uses polished double-edge O-flute geometry with downcut chip flow for smooth CNC routing in compatible harder plastics while supporting improved part hold-down.
Solid CarbideDowncutPolished FluteSKU 5953
Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing equipment using a precision 1/2-inch collet or holder. Confirm the plastic grade, sheet support, chip evacuation, programmed entry, and machine parameters before production.
Main Product Description
The Vortex Tool 5953 is the 1/2-inch model in the Series 5900 double-edge O-flute downcut family. It is developed for cutting harder plastics, including acrylic and phenolics, at productive CNC feed rates while maintaining a smooth routed finish.
Its polished O-flutes are designed to reduce friction at the cutting edge, help the tool run cooler, and add lubricity without a coating. The downcut spiral directs chips downward and can improve part hold-down when routing properly supported plastic sheet or components.
The verified configuration uses a 1/2-inch cutting-edge diameter, 1-1/4-inch cutting-edge length, 1/2-inch shank, and 3-1/2-inch overall length. Correct collet condition, tool projection, workholding, entry strategy, feed, spindle speed, chip evacuation, and material verification remain essential to cut quality and machine operation.
Technical Specifications
Double-Edge Downcut O-Flute · SKU 5953
- Vortex Tool
- Double-Edge Downcut O-Flute Spiral Router Bit
- 5953
- Series 5900
- Solid Carbide
- Double Edge / Two Cutting Flutes
- Downcut
- Polished O-Flute
- Uncoated
- 1/2 in
- 1-1/4 in
- 1/2 in
- Overall Length (OAL): 3-1/2 in · Verified Materials: Harder Plastics, Acrylic, and Phenolics · Primary Machine Type: CNC Routing Applications
- Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing equipment using a precision 1/2-inch collet or holder. Confirm the plastic grade, sheet support, chip evacuation, programmed entry, and machine parameters before production.
Best Fit Applications
Hard-Plastic CNC Routing
Acrylic Cutting
Phenolic Routing
Smooth-Edge Profiling
Downcut Sheet Hold-Down
Product Highlights
Downcut Part Control
Downward chip flow supports better part hold-down when machining properly fixtured acrylic, phenolic, and compatible plastic workpieces.
Polished, Uncoated Flutes
The polished flute surface is designed to reduce cutting-edge friction, run cooler, and add lubricity without using a coating.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Use a clean, undamaged precision 1/2-inch collet or compatible holder with adequate shank engagement and minimum practical projection. Confirm that the plastic grade is suitable for the Series 5900 harder-plastic geometry, and verify machine clearance for the 1-1/4-inch cutting length and 3-1/2-inch overall length. Downcut chip flow can pack chips into blind slots, so program an appropriate entry strategy and maintain effective chip evacuation. Confirm workholding, sheet support, spindle condition, feed rate, spindle speed, and toolpath direction before production, and remove the tool from service if its cutting edges or shank are damaged.
Polished O-Flute Cutting for Harder Plastics
Vortex Tool 5953 combines solid-carbide construction, double-edge O-flute geometry, downcut chip direction, and polished uncoated flutes in a 1/2-inch cutting configuration.
Correct material selection, collet fit, tool projection, workholding, programmed entry, cutting parameters, and chip evacuation are essential for smooth CNC routing in compatible acrylic, phenolic, and harder-plastic applications.