Viper Plus Chipbreaker Geometry
Staggered chipbreakers are ground into the compression cutting edges to support clean routing in compatible hardwood and plywood materials.
Vortex Tool Viper Plus 2-Flute Compression Spiral Router Bit with Chipbreakers, 3/8" × 1-1/8"
CA$160.46
In stock
SKU
3430
Product Type
Two-flute compression spiral router bit with chipbreakers
Series
Vortex Tool Series 3400 · Viper Plus
Cutting Geometry
Two-flute compression · Staggered chipbreakers · Right-hand rotation
Cutting Diameter
3/8 in
Cutting Edge Length
1-1/8 in
Shank / Overall Length
3/8 in shank · 3 in overall length
Upcut Length
0.500 in
Cutting Material
Solid carbide
Material Focus
Compatible hardwoods and plywoods,including Baltic birch
Two-Flute Viper Plus
Compression Spiral
Series 3400
A solid-carbide Vortex Tool Series 3400 two-flute compression spiral router bit with staggered chipbreakers for compatible hardwood and plywood routing. The verified 3430 configuration combines a 3/8-inch cutting diameter, 1-1/8-inch cutting-edge length, 3/8-inch shank, 3-inch overall length, and 0.500-inch upcut section.
3/8 inCutting Diameter
1-1/8 inCutting Edge Length
0.500 inUpcut Length
3 inOverall Length
Viper Plus Compression
This Series 3400 solid-carbide tool combines two-flute compression geometry with chipbreakers ground into the cutting edges. Vortex staggers the chipbreakers to support a clean edge cut in compatible hardwoods and plywoods where edge fuzzing or scaling is a concern.
Solid CarbideTwo FluteChipbreakersSKU 3430
Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing systems using standard right-hand rotation and a precision 3/8-inch collet or holder. Position the 0.500-inch upcut section correctly within the material so the compression transition performs as intended.
Main Product Description
The Vortex Tool 3430 is a Series 3400 “Viper Plus” two-flute compression spiral router bit with chipbreakers. Its compression geometry combines upcut and downcut flute sections to help control edge quality on both faces of a properly positioned through cut.
Vortex grinds staggered chipbreakers into the cutting edges to support a clean edge cut and recommends the Series 3400 for compatible hardwoods and plywoods, including Baltic birch, where edge fuzzing or scaling is a problem. The two-flute format provides a production-oriented balance of cutting action, chip formation, and edge control.
The verified 3430 dimensions are a 3/8-inch cutting-edge diameter, 1-1/8-inch cutting-edge length, 3/8-inch shank diameter, 3-inch overall length, and 0.500-inch standard upcut section. Correct collet condition, shank engagement, tool projection, transition depth, workholding, feed, spindle speed, and chip evacuation remain essential to production performance.
Technical Specifications
Series 3400 Viper Plus · SKU 3430
- Vortex Tool
- Two-Flute Compression Spiral Router Bit with Chipbreakers
- 3430
- 3400 — Viper Plus
- 3/8 in
- 1-1/8 in
- 3/8 in
- 3 in
- 2
- Right-Hand
- Solid Carbide
- Cutting Geometry: Compression with Staggered Chipbreakers · Upcut Length: 0.500 in
- Recommended Materials: Compatible Hardwoods and Plywoods, Including Baltic Birch · Primary Application: Compression Routing Where Edge Fuzzing or Scaling Is a Concern
- Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing systems using standard right-hand rotation and a precision 3/8-inch collet or holder. Position the 0.500-inch upcut section correctly within the material so the compression transition performs as intended.
Best Fit Applications
Hardwood Profile Routing
Plywood Through Cuts
Baltic Birch Machining
Edge-Fuzzing Control
Clean Top-and-Bottom Edges
Product Highlights
Two-Flute Compression Action
Opposing upcut and downcut flute sections help control top- and bottom-edge quality when the compression transition is positioned correctly.
Verified 3/8-Inch Configuration
A 3/8-inch diameter, 1-1/8-inch cutting length, 3/8-inch shank, 3-inch overall length, and 0.500-inch upcut section define the exact 3430 format.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Use a clean, undamaged precision 3/8-inch collet or compatible holder with adequate shank engagement and safe tool projection. Confirm standard right-hand spindle rotation. Position the 0.500-inch upcut section so the compression transition remains within the workpiece during the cut; incorrect depth can prevent the opposing flute sections from protecting both panel faces. Verify material thickness, programmed depth, entry strategy, workholding, spindle condition, feed rate, spindle speed, chip evacuation, and machine clearance before production.
Chipbreaker Compression Performance
Vortex Tool 3430 combines solid-carbide construction, two-flute compression geometry, staggered chipbreakers, and a 0.500-inch upcut section in a 3/8-inch-diameter Viper Plus configuration for compatible hardwood and plywood routing.
Correct collet fit, transition depth, tool projection, cutting parameters, workholding, and chip evacuation are essential for achieving the intended edge control and tool service life.