Routing MDF
MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) is a medium density pressed material.
To make MDF, wood fibers are ground very finely and mixed with synthetic resin glue. Then everything is pressed into sheet form. MDF can be routed well and is used for many applications, such as advertising objects, stage construction, cabinets, furniture, ...
Negative helix tools for milling thin MDF
LMT ref. | Ketele ref. | D1 | D2 | L1 | L2 | Z | Helix |
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12 060 | 10433 | ⌀ 6 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 60 mm | 20 mm | 1 | Negative |
12 040 | 10519 | ⌀ 4 mm | ⌀ 4 mm | 50 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Negative |
12 030 | 10516 | ⌀ 3 mm | ⌀ 3 mm | 30 mm | 10 mm | 1 | Negative |
Other sizes and diameters of these tools for MDF can be found in the LMT Tools catalog on page 12 or contact us for more info.
Compression tools for routing thick MDF
Ketele ref. | D1 | D2 | L1 | L2 | Z | Helix |
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22323 | ⌀ 6 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 55 mm | 22 mm | 2 | Positive / Negative |
Routing strategy for MDF
Material thickness | ⌀ shaft | ⌀ cutting edge | Feed | Speed RPM | Direction |
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10 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 100 mm / sec | 24.000 RPM | Climb |
Depending on machine and spindle power, other values may apply.