Antares SpiralFlute® Cutters are a hybrid between an engraving cutter and a RouterMill®. They provide the same cutting characteristics as a standard engraving cutter while benefitting from the strength of a fluted tool. This extra strength produces a tool that performs exceptionally well in harder materials such as stainless steel. SpiralFlute® Cutters are available on most shank sizes and in tip sizes ranging from .005" to .060". These tools produce the best results with relatively slow spindle speeds (around 8,000 to 9,000 rpm), slow feed rates, and cutting fluid.
SpiralFlute® Cutters are manufactured from a special grade of carbide that has a metallurgical structure even finer than our micrograin carbide. This carbide provides the best edge retention and sharpest cutting edges, while greatly reducing fracturing.
