Three-Flute Feed Capability
The three-flute design provides an additional cutting edge to support faster feed capability in compatible high-speed routing operations.
Vortex Tool 3/8" × 1-1/8" Viper 3-Flute Compression Spiral Router Bit
CA$155.40
In stock
SKU
3230
Product Type
Three-Flute Compression Spiral Router Bit
Series
Vortex Tool Series 3200
Cutting Geometry
Upcut and downcut compression geometry · Right-hand rotation
Cutting Diameter
3/8 in
Cutting Edge Length
1-1/8 in
Upcut Length
0.500 in
Shank / Overall Length
3/8 in shank · 3 in overall length
Cutting Material
Solid Carbide
Application
High-speed routing with faster feed capability and clean finishes on both sides of compatible material
Three-Flute Viper
Compression Spiral
Series 3200
A Vortex Tool Series 3200 three-flute solid-carbide compression spiral with a 3/8-inch cutting diameter, 1-1/8-inch cutting-edge length, 0.500-inch upcut length, 3/8-inch shank, and 3-inch overall length. The three-flute design supports faster feed capability and excellent finishes on both sides of compatible routed material.
3/8 inCutting Diameter
1-1/8 inCutting Edge Length
0.500 inUpcut Length
3Flutes
3-Flute Compression Spiral
This Series 3200 router bit combines upcut and downcut flute sections to compress the cut toward the centre of the workpiece. The three-flute configuration is designed for high-speed routing, faster feed capability, and excellent finishes on both sides of compatible materials.
Solid CarbideSeries 3200Right-HandSKU 3230
Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing machines using a correctly sized 3/8-inch collet or toolholder. Confirm spindle rotation, tool projection, workpiece thickness, cut depth, RPM, feed, workholding, and chip evacuation before production use.
Main Product Description
The Vortex Tool 3230 is part of the Series 3200 three-flute compression-spiral range. Its upcut and downcut flute sections compress the material toward the centre of the cut, helping prevent chipping or fuzzing along the top and bottom edges.
Vortex identifies this three-flute design as one of its more popular tool configurations. The additional cutting edge supports faster feed capability while maintaining excellent finishes on both sides of compatible material, making the series well suited to modern high-speed CNC routing environments.
The verified 3230 configuration uses a 3/8-inch cutting-edge diameter, 1-1/8-inch cutting-edge length, 3/8-inch shank, 3-inch overall length, 0.500-inch upcut section, three 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.
Technical Specifications
Series 3200 · SKU 3230
- Vortex Tool
- Three-Flute Compression Spiral Router Bit
- 3230
- 3200 — Three-Flute Compression Spirals
- 3/8 in
- 1-1/8 in
- 3/8 in
- 3 in
- 3
- Right-Hand
- Solid Carbide
- Upcut Length: 0.500 in · Cutting Geometry: Upcut / Downcut Compression · Series Performance Role: Faster Feed Capability & Two-Sided Finish
- Double-Sided Laminates · Laminated Panel Processing · High-Speed CNC Routing
- Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing machines using a correctly sized 3/8-inch collet or toolholder. Confirm spindle rotation, tool projection, workpiece thickness, cut depth, RPM, feed, workholding, and chip evacuation before production use.
Best Fit Applications
Double-Sided Laminates
Laminated Panel Processing
High-Speed CNC Routing
Two-Sided Edge Finishing
Natural Wood with Edge Fuzzing
Product Highlights
Two-Sided Edge Control
Combined upcut and downcut flute sections compress the cut toward the workpiece centre to help control chipping and fuzzing on both faces.
Compact 3/8-Inch Format
The 3/8-inch format pairs a 1-1/8-inch cutting length with a 0.500-inch upcut section, 3/8-inch shank, and 3-inch overall length.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Confirm a clean, undamaged 3/8-inch collet or compatible holder, correct right-hand spindle rotation, adequate shank engagement, safe tool projection, machine RPM limits, feed rate, workpiece support, workholding, and chip evacuation before use. Program the cut so the 0.500-inch upcut section and compression transition are positioned correctly within the workpiece. Final feed and speed values must be established for the machine, material, cut depth, and required finish.
Three-Flute Compression Control
Vortex Tool 3230 combines Series 3200 three-flute compression geometry with a verified 3/8-inch cutting diameter, 1-1/8-inch cutting length, 0.500-inch upcut, 3/8-inch shank, and 3-inch overall length.
The solid-carbide design is intended for compatible high-speed routing applications where faster feed capability and excellent finishes on both sides of the material are important production goals.