Chipbreaker Edge Control
Chipbreaker cutting edges are designed to reduce fuzzing and scaling in plywoods and hardwoods where clean edge quality is difficult to maintain.
Vortex Tool 1/2" Viper Plus 3-Flute Chipbreaker Compression Spiral Router Bit
CA$247.30
In stock
SKU
3235C
Product Type
Three-Flute Chipbreaker Compression Spiral Router Bit
Series
Vortex Tool Series 3200C Viper Plus
Cutting Geometry
Compression geometry with chipbreakers · Right-hand rotation
Cutting Diameter
1/2 in
Cutting Edge Length
1 in
Upcut Length
0.550 in
Shank / Overall Length
1/2 in shank · 3 in overall length
Cutting Material
Solid Carbide
Application
Plywood and hardwood routing where reduced fuzzing,reduced scaling and higher feed capability are required
Three-Flute
Chipbreaker Compression
Series 3200C
A Vortex Tool Series 3200C Viper Plus three-flute solid-carbide compression spiral with chipbreakers, a 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 1-inch cutting-edge length, 0.550-inch upcut length, 1/2-inch shank, and 3-inch overall length. The chipbreaker geometry is designed to reduce fuzzing and scaling in plywoods and hardwoods while supporting higher feed capability.
1/2 inCutting Diameter
1 inCutting Edge Length
0.550 inUpcut Length
3Flutes
3-Flute Chipbreaker Compression
This Series 3200C Viper Plus router bit combines upcut and downcut compression geometry with chipbreaker cutting edges. The design is intended to reduce edge fuzzing and scaling in plywoods and hardwoods while allowing higher feed rates in compatible routing operations.
Solid CarbideViper PlusRight-HandSKU 3235C
Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing machines using a correctly sized 1/2-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 3235C is part of the Series 3200C three-flute compression-spiral family with chipbreakers. Its upcut and downcut flute sections compress the material toward the centre of the cut, helping protect both workpiece faces while the chipbreaker edges interrupt chip formation.
Vortex specifies the Series 3200C design for plywoods and hardwoods where fuzzing or scaling is a problem. The three-flute configuration provides additional cutting-edge engagement for higher feed capability, while the chipbreaker geometry helps improve edge condition in demanding wood and laminated-panel routing.
The verified 3235C configuration uses a 1/2-inch cutting-edge diameter, 1-inch cutting-edge length, 1/2-inch shank, 3-inch overall length, 0.550-inch upcut section, three flutes, chipbreaker compression geometry, 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 3200C · SKU 3235C
- Vortex Tool
- Three-Flute Chipbreaker Compression Spiral Router Bit
- 3235C
- 3200C — Viper Plus
- 1/2 in
- 1 in
- 1/2 in
- 3 in
- 3
- Right-Hand
- Solid Carbide
- Upcut Length: 0.550 in · Cutting Geometry: Compression with Chipbreakers
- Primary Material Focus: Plywoods & Hardwoods
- Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing machines using a correctly sized 1/2-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
Hardwood Plywood Routing
Plywood Panel Processing
Solid Hardwood Routing
Two-Sided Edge Finishing
High-Production CNC Routing
Product Highlights
Three-Flute Feed Capability
The three-flute configuration provides additional cutting-edge engagement to support higher feed capability in compatible production routing.
Compression Cut Direction
Combined upcut and downcut flute sections compress the cut toward the workpiece centre to support clean top and bottom edges.
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, workpiece support, workholding, and chip evacuation before use. Program the cut so the 0.550-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.
Viper Plus Edge Control
Vortex Tool 3235C combines Series 3200C three-flute chipbreaker compression geometry with a verified 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 1-inch cutting length, 0.550-inch upcut, 1/2-inch shank, and 3-inch overall length.
The solid-carbide design is intended for plywood, hardwood, laminated-panel, and high-production routing applications where reduced fuzzing, reduced scaling, clean two-sided edges, and higher feed capability are important production goals.