High-Feed Roughing Geometry
The Series 1000 design is built for rapid CNC stock removal where a separate finishing operation will establish the final edge.
Vortex Tool 1/2" × 2-1/8" 2-Flute Upcut Roughing Spiral Router Bit
CA$233.80
In stock
SKU
1065
Product Type
Two-Flute Upcut Roughing Spiral Router Bit
Series
Vortex Tool Series 1000
Cutting Geometry
Two-flute upcut roughing geometry · Right-hand rotation
Cutting Diameter
1/2 in
Cutting Edge Length
2-1/8 in
Shank / Overall Length
1/2 in shank · 4 in overall length
Cutting Material
Solid Carbide
Application
High-feed CNC roughing in dense hardwoods and plywoods before a separate finishing pass
Two-Flute Upcut
Roughing Spiral
Series 1000
A Vortex Tool Series 1000 two-flute solid-carbide upcut roughing spiral with a 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 2-1/8-inch cutting-edge length, 1/2-inch shank, and 4-inch overall length. It is designed for high-feed CNC roughing where rapid stock removal is required before a separate finishing pass.
1/2 inCutting Diameter
2-1/8 inCutting Edge Length
1/2 inShank Diameter
2Flutes
2-Flute Upcut Rougher
This Series 1000 solid-carbide roughing tool uses two upcut flutes to support aggressive stock removal and upward chip evacuation in compatible CNC routing applications.
Solid CarbideUpcut2 FlutesSKU 1065
Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing machines using a clean, correctly sized 1/2-inch collet or toolholder. Confirm spindle rotation, tool projection, RPM, feed, workholding, and material suitability before production use.
Main Product Description
The Vortex Tool 1065 is part of the Series 1000 two-flute upcut roughing spiral range. It is intended for high-feed CNC routing where surface finish is secondary to efficient material removal, particularly in dense hardwoods and plywoods.
Its roughing geometry is designed to make the first stock-removal pass and intentionally produces a rippled edge. A compatible profile or finishing tool can then follow to create the required final surface. The upcut flute direction carries chips upward from the cut to support evacuation during heavy roughing operations.
The verified 1065 configuration uses a 1/2-inch cutting-edge diameter, 2-1/8-inch cutting-edge length, 1/2-inch shank, and 4-inch overall length. Correct collet condition, spindle runout, tool projection, feed rate, RPM, cut depth, chip evacuation, and workholding remain essential to productive service.
Technical Specifications
Series 1000 · SKU 1065
- Vortex Tool
- Two-Flute Upcut Roughing Spiral Router Bit
- 1065
- 1000 — Two-Flute Roughing Spirals
- 1/2 in
- 2-1/8 in
- 1/2 in
- 4 in
- 2
- Right-Hand
- Solid Carbide
- Cutting Direction: Upcut · Primary Cut Behaviour: High-Feed Roughing with a Rippled Edge for a Following Finish Pass
- Dense Hardwood Roughing · Plywood Stock Removal · High-Feed CNC Routing
- Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing machines using a clean, correctly sized 1/2-inch collet or toolholder. Confirm spindle rotation, tool projection, RPM, feed, workholding, and material suitability before production use.
Best Fit Applications
Dense Hardwood Roughing
Plywood Stock Removal
High-Feed CNC Routing
First-Pass Profile Preparation
Heavy Roughing Cuts
Product Highlights
Upward Chip Evacuation
Upcut flute direction carries chips upward from the cutting zone to support evacuation during compatible heavy roughing passes.
Extended Cutting Length
The 2-1/8-inch cutting length is paired with a 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 1/2-inch shank, and 4-inch overall length.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Confirm a clean, undamaged 1/2-inch collet or compatible holder, correct right-hand spindle rotation, adequate shank engagement, safe tool projection, machine RPM limits, feed rate, cut depth, chip evacuation, workholding, and material support before use. This is a roughing tool and is expected to leave a rippled edge; use a compatible finishing or profile tool when the operation requires a finished surface.
High-Feed CNC Roughing
Vortex Tool 1065 combines two-flute upcut roughing geometry with a verified 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 2-1/8-inch cutting length, 1/2-inch shank, and 4-inch overall length for compatible high-feed CNC stock-removal operations.
Correct collet fit, spindle condition, tool projection, feed, RPM, cut depth, chip evacuation, workholding, and a planned finishing pass are essential to achieving productive roughing performance and the intended final result.