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The CWT/CWX ERKA-6 engraving router bit is engineered for precision engraving, marking, and deep detail routing on acrylic, plastics, and rigid substrates commonly 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 deeper V-grooves ideal for detailed lettering, decorative graphics, and precision marking. The tighter angle allows for deeper engraving capability while maintaining sharp definition in engraved text and graphic elements.
The single-flute design improves chip evacuation, helping reduce heat buildup when engraving thermoplastics such as acrylic and polycarbonate. This promotes smooth cutting performance and prevents material melting during engraving operations.
With a 7.5 mm cutting edge length (CEL), the ERKA-6 supports deeper engraving passes and pronounced groove profiles while maintaining stable cutting performance.
This version includes a precision stop ring (collar) designed for accurate tool positioning when used with Zünd ARC automated routing systems and the CUTWORX Tool Changer, enabling consistent engraving depth and reliable automated tool changes in production environments.
Typical production applications include:
Engraving acrylic signage and plastic display panels
Producing detailed logos and text on rigid plastics
Marking ACM signage panels and composite materials
Creating industrial labels, control panels, and engraved nameplates
Engraving wood panels used in decorative signage and fabrication
Note: 6 mm shank router bits are designed for CUTWORX Apex Plus and Apex M Series flatbed cutters 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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