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The CWT/CWX ER64.6C ACM router bit is engineered specifically for precision machining of aluminum composite materials (ACM) used extensively in signage fabrication, architectural panels, and display manufacturing. Constructed from solid carbide, this tool provides the rigidity, edge retention, and durability required for clean machining of aluminum composite panels.
The single O-flute right-hand spiral (upcut) geometry efficiently evacuates chips from the cutting zone while minimizing heat buildup during machining. This helps produce clean edges on aluminum skins while preventing material smearing or chip welding, which can occur when machining aluminum-based composites.
With a 4 mm cutting diameter and an 8 mm cutting edge length (CEL), the ER64.6C provides precise control for profiling, slotting, and through-cut routing of ACM panels used in signage production and fabrication environments.
This specialized geometry is optimized for ACM panel routing, delivering improved edge quality and cutting efficiency compared to general-purpose plastics tooling.
Typical production applications include:
Routing ACM panels such as Dibond®, Alucobond®, and Reynobond®
Fabricating architectural aluminum composite panels
Cutting printed aluminum composite signage panels
Machining composite display panels and structural signage components
Profiling laminated rigid panels used in graphics production
Note: 6 mm shank router bits are designed for CUTWORX Apex Plus and Apex M Series flatbed cutters equipped with the 1.8 kW liquid cooled router spindle.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Metric | SAE Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Flutes | 1 | 1 |
| Cut Type | Upcut Spiral (O-Flute) | |
| Routing Diameter | 4 mm | 0.157 in |
| Cutting Edge Length (CEL) | 8 mm | 0.315 in |
| Maximum RPM | 50,000 RPM | 50,000 RPM |
| Shank Diameter | 6 mm | 0.236 in |
| Overall Length | 60 mm | 2.362 in |
| Coating | Solid Carbide | |
| Process Type | CNC Routing / Through Cutting |
Materials and Applications
| Material Category | Supported Materials |
|---|---|
| Rigid Board | ACM, Alucobond®, Dibond®, Dilite, IGEPA Bond Premium, IGPA, Max Metal®, Reynobond |
| Wood | Balsa, Birch Plywood, MDF, Poplar |
Machine Compatibility
| Brand | Compatible Models / Series |
|---|---|
| CUTWORX | Apex Plus Series, Apex M Series |
| Colex | SX, SXC, PX |
| Kongsberg | XP, C Series |
| Zund | G3, S3 |
| Gerber | MCT |
| Summa | F Series |
| Multicam | Celero, Digital Express |
| Mimaki | CFX Series |
| Laguna | CNC router platforms |
| AXYZ | CNC router systems |
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