Vortex Tool Series 3100 “The Viper” Two-Flute Compression Spiral Router Bit – 1/2 in Diameter x 1-3/4 in Cutting Length
Two-Flute Viper
Compression Spiral
A Vortex Tool Series 3100 “The Viper” two-flute solid-carbide compression spiral with a 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 1-3/4-inch cutting-edge length, 0.800-inch upcut length, 1/2-inch shank, and 3-1/2-inch overall length. The compression geometry supports clean top and bottom edges in compatible double-sided laminated panel materials.
Main Product Description
The Vortex Tool 3160 is part of the Series 3100 “The Viper” two-flute compression-spiral range. Its upcut and downcut flute sections compress the cut toward the centre of the panel, helping reduce chipping or fuzzing along both the top and bottom edges.
Vortex identifies Series 3100 compression spirals for double-sided laminates including melamine, vinyl, high-pressure laminates, and painted board. The Viper flute geometry is designed to support productive cutting, extended sharpening life, and consistent performance throughout the tool’s useful service life.
The verified 3160 configuration uses a 1/2-inch cutting-edge diameter, 1-3/4-inch cutting-edge length, 1/2-inch shank, 3-1/2-inch overall length, 0.800-inch upcut section, two flutes, and right-hand rotation. Correct collet condition, spindle runout, projection, feed, RPM, workholding, and chip evacuation are essential to finish quality and tool life.
Best Fit Applications
Product Highlights
Two-Sided Edge Control
Compression geometry directs the cut toward the panel centre to help reduce chipping and fuzzing on both faces of compatible materials.
Viper Flute Geometry
Series 3100 uses Vortex Viper flute geometry for productive compression routing and extended sharpening life through the tool’s useful service.
0.800-Inch Upcut Section
The 1/2-inch format pairs a 1-3/4-inch cutting length with a 0.800-inch upcut section, 1/2-inch shank, and 3-1/2-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, panel support, workholding, and chip evacuation before use. Program the cut so the 0.800-inch upcut section and compression transition are positioned correctly within the workpiece, and do not use this Series 3100 configuration in material thinner than 5/8 inch.
Viper Compression Control
Vortex Tool 3160 combines Series 3100 Viper two-flute compression geometry with a verified 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 1-3/4-inch cutting length, 0.800-inch upcut, 1/2-inch shank, and 3-1/2-inch overall length.
The solid-carbide design is intended for compatible double-sided laminate routing where clean top and bottom edges, productive cutting, and serviceable sharpening life are important production goals.