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 Short-Upcut Compression Spiral Router Bit with Chipbreakers, 1/2" × 1"
CA$229.10
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SKU
3487XP
Product Type
Two-flute Xtreme Performance short-upcut compression spiral router bit
Series
Vortex Tool Series 3400XP
Cutting Geometry
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
0.1875 in · 3/16 in upcut for 1/4 in material or dado cuts
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 short-upcut compression spiral router bit with chipbreakers for solid-wood and plywood routing. The verified 3487XP configuration combines a 1/2-inch cutting diameter, 1-inch cutting-edge length, 1/2-inch shank, 3-inch overall length, and 0.1875-inch upcut section.
1/2 inCutting Diameter
1 inCutting Edge Length
0.1875 inUpcut Length
3 inOverall Length
XP Short-Upcut Compression
This Series 3400XP solid-carbide tool combines two-flute compression geometry with Vortex’s Xtreme Performance design and a 3/16-inch short upcut section. Vortex specifies this configuration for 1/4-inch material or dado cuts, while the chipbreaker design supports free-cutting action in solid wood and plywood.
Solid CarbideXtreme Performance3/16 in UpcutSKU 3487XP
Designed for compatible CNC routers and routing systems using standard right-hand rotation and a precision 1/2-inch collet or holder. Position the 0.1875-inch upcut section correctly within 1/4-inch material or a dado-cut toolpath so the compression transition performs as intended.
Main Product Description
The Vortex Tool 3487XP is a Series 3400XP two-flute Xtreme Performance short-upcut compression spiral router bit with chipbreakers. Its compression geometry combines a 3/16-inch upcut section with the opposing downcut flute area to support controlled cutting in 1/4-inch material or dado applications.
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 3487XP dimensions are a 1/2-inch cutting-edge diameter, 1-inch cutting-edge length, 1/2-inch shank diameter, 3-inch overall length, and 0.1875-inch upcut section. Vortex marks this SKU with the m* designation and specifies that chipbreakers are ground in the downcut flutes only.
Technical Specifications
Series 3400XP · SKU 3487XP
- Vortex Tool
- Two-Flute Xtreme Performance Short-Upcut Compression Spiral Router Bit with Chipbreakers
- 3487XP
- 3400XP — Xtreme Performance
- 1/2 in
- 1 in
- 1/2 in
- 3 in
- 2
- Right-Hand
- Solid Carbide
- Cutting Geometry: Compression with Chipbreakers in Downcut Flutes Only · Upcut Length: 0.1875 in · m* Designation: 3/16 in Upcut for 1/4 in Material or Dado Cuts
- 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 0.1875-inch upcut section correctly within 1/4-inch material or a dado-cut toolpath so the compression transition performs as intended.
Best Fit Applications
1/4-Inch Material Routing
Dado Cutting
Solid-Wood Routing
Plywood Routing
Chipbreaker Edge Control
Product Highlights
3/16-Inch Short Upcut
The 0.1875-inch upcut section is specified for 1/4-inch material or dado cuts, 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 0.1875-inch upcut section define the exact 3487XP 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 0.1875-inch upcut section correctly for 1/4-inch material or the programmed dado depth; incorrect transition placement 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 3487XP combines solid-carbide construction, two-flute Xtreme Performance compression geometry, chipbreakers in the downcut flutes, and a 0.1875-inch upcut section in a 1/2-inch-diameter configuration.
The 3/16-inch upcut section is specified for 1/4-inch material or dado cuts. Correct collet fit, transition depth, tool projection, cutting parameters, workholding, and chip evacuation remain essential to the result.