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The CWT/CWX ERKA-5 engraving router bit is engineered for precision engraving, marking, and deep detail routing across a wide range of rigid substrates used in signage production, industrial labeling, and fabrication environments. Manufactured from solid carbide, the tool provides excellent durability, sharp cutting edges, and consistent engraving performance during high-speed CNC routing operations.
This tool features a single-flute engraving geometry with a sharp 40° cutting angle, producing narrow, crisp engraving lines and deep V-grooves ideal for detailed lettering, fine graphics, and precision marking. The tighter angle allows for deeper engraving capability while maintaining sharp definition in engraved text and decorative patterns.
The single-flute design improves chip evacuation, reducing heat buildup when engraving plastics such as acrylic, PVC, and polycarbonate. This helps maintain smooth cutting performance and prevents material melting during engraving operations.
With a 7.5 mm cutting edge length (CEL), the ERKA-5 supports deeper engraving passes and more pronounced groove profiles, making it well suited for detailed engraving in plastics, composite panels, and wood substrates.
Typical production applications include:
Engraving deep text and logos on acrylic and plastic panels
Producing detailed graphics and decorative grooves in rigid plastics
Marking ACM signage panels and composite materials
Creating industrial labels, control panels, and engraved nameplates
Engraving wood signage and decorative fabrication components
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 | Engraving | |
| Routing Diameter | 6 mm | 0.236 in |
| Cutting Edge Length (CEL) | 7.5 mm | 0.295 in |
| Engraving Angle | 40° | 40° |
| 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 – Engraving |
Materials and Applications
| Material Category | Supported Materials |
|---|---|
| Rigid Board | ACM, Acrylic, Alucobond®, Dibond®, Dilite, E-Panel®, EVA – Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Expanded PVC, Gatorfoam®, Gatorplast®, HDU – High Density Urethane, IGEPA Bond Premium, IGPA, Komatex®, Max Metal®, Plaskolite®, Polycarbonate Board, Polyethylene 4 lbs., Precision Board®, Reynobond, Sign Foam®, Sintra®, Ultra Board® |
| Metal | Aluminum |
| 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 | DCS, GERBERcutter Z1, MCT |
| Summa | F Series |
| Multicam | Celero, Digital Express |
| Mimaki | CFX Series |
| Laguna | CNC router platforms |
| AXYZ | CNC router systems |
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