Xtreme Performance Geometry
Vortex states that the XP design is intended to provide as much as three to five times more tool life than standard compression geometry.
Vortex Tool Xtreme Performance 2-Flute Mortise Compression Spiral Router Bit with Chipbreakers, 1/2" × 1"
CA$243.65
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SKU
3489XP
Product Type
Two-flute Xtreme Performance mortise compression spiral router bit with chipbreakers
Series
Vortex Tool Series 3400XP
Cutting Geometry
Mortise compression · Chipbreakers in downcut flutes · Right-hand rotation
Cutting Diameter
1/2 in
Cutting Edge Length
1 in
Shank / Overall Length
1/2 in shank · 3 in overall length
Upcut Length
0.250 in · 1/4 in upcut for mortise cuts or thin materials
Cutting Material
Solid carbide
Material Focus
Solid wood and plywood
Two-Flute Xtreme Performance
Compression Spiral
Series 3400XP
A solid-carbide Vortex Tool Series 3400XP two-flute Xtreme Performance mortise compression spiral router bit with chipbreakers for solid-wood and plywood routing. The verified 3489XP configuration combines a 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 1-inch cutting-edge length, 1/2-inch shank, 3-inch overall length, and 0.250-inch upcut section.
1/2 inCutting Diameter
1 inCutting Edge Length
0.250 inUpcut Length
3 inOverall Length
XP Mortise Compression
This Series 3400XP solid-carbide tool combines two-flute compression geometry with Vortex’s Xtreme Performance design and a short mortise-style upcut section. Vortex states that the XP geometry is designed to provide as much as three to five times more tool life than standard compression geometry, while the chipbreaker design supports free-cutting action in solid wood and plywood.
Solid CarbideXtreme PerformanceMortise UpcutSKU 3489XP
Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing systems using standard right-hand rotation and a precision 1/2-inch collet or holder. Position the 0.250-inch upcut section correctly within the material so the mortise compression transition performs as intended.
Main Product Description
The Vortex Tool 3489XP is a Series 3400XP two-flute Xtreme Performance mortise compression spiral router bit with chipbreakers. Its compression geometry combines a short upcut section with the opposing downcut flute area to support edge control in mortise cuts, thin materials, and correctly positioned through cuts.
Vortex states that its XP geometry is specifically designed to provide as much as three to five times more tool life than standard compression geometry. The manufacturer also identifies the chipbreaker design for free-cutting action in solid wood and plywood materials.
The verified 3489XP dimensions are a 1/2-inch cutting-edge diameter, 1-inch cutting-edge length, 1/2-inch shank diameter, 3-inch overall length, and 0.250-inch upcut section. Vortex marks this SKU with the mortise designation and specifies that its chipbreakers are ground in the downcut flutes only.
Technical Specifications
Series 3400XP · SKU 3489XP
- Vortex Tool
- Two-Flute Xtreme Performance Mortise Compression Spiral Router Bit with Chipbreakers
- 3489XP
- 3400XP — Xtreme Performance
- 1/2 in
- 1 in
- 1/2 in
- 3 in
- 2
- Right-Hand
- Solid Carbide
- Cutting Geometry: Mortise Compression with Chipbreakers in Downcut Flutes Only · Upcut Length: 0.250 in · Mortise Designation: 1/4 in Upcut for Mortise Cuts or Thin Materials
- Recommended Materials: Solid Wood and Plywood
- Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing systems using standard right-hand rotation and a precision 1/2-inch collet or holder. Position the 0.250-inch upcut section correctly within the material so the mortise compression transition performs as intended.
Best Fit Applications
Solid-Wood Mortise Routing
Thin Plywood Routing
XP Production Routing
Short-Upcut Compression Cuts
Chipbreaker Edge Control
Product Highlights
Mortise-Length Upcut Section
The 0.250-inch upcut section is specified for mortise cuts or thin materials, with chipbreakers ground in the downcut flutes only.
Verified 1/2-Inch Configuration
A 1/2-inch diameter, 1-inch cutting length, 1/2-inch shank, 3-inch overall length, and 0.250-inch upcut section define the exact 3489XP format.
Compatibility & Installation Notes
Use a clean, undamaged precision 1/2-inch collet or compatible holder with adequate shank engagement and safe tool projection. Confirm standard right-hand spindle rotation. Position the 0.250-inch upcut section so the mortise compression transition remains correctly located in the workpiece; incorrect depth can prevent the opposing flute sections from producing the intended edge control. Verify material thickness, programmed depth, entry strategy, workholding, spindle condition, feed rate, spindle speed, chip evacuation, and machine clearance before production.
Xtreme Performance Compression
Vortex Tool 3489XP combines solid-carbide construction, two-flute Xtreme Performance mortise compression geometry, chipbreakers in the downcut flutes, and a 0.250-inch upcut section in a 1/2-inch-diameter configuration.
The 1/4-inch upcut section is intended for mortise cuts or thin materials. Correct collet fit, transition depth, tool projection, cutting parameters, workholding, and chip evacuation remain essential to the result.