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

Diager ref. | Ketele ref. | D1 | D2 | L1 | L2 | Z | Helix | With ring for Zünd machines |
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4012–0150 | ⌀ 1,5 mm | ⌀ 3 mm | 30 mm | 6 mm | 1 | Negative | ||
4012–0200C | ⌀ 2 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 50 mm | 8 mm | 1 | Negative | 4012–0200C-B | |
4012–0400A | ⌀ 4 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 50 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Negative | 4012–0400A-B | |
4012–0600 | ⌀ 6 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 60 mm | 20 mm | 1 | Negative | ||
4012–0800 | ⌀ 8 mm | ⌀ 8 mm | 60 mm | 22 mm | 1 | Negative | ||
4012–1000 | ⌀ 10 mm | ⌀ 10 mm | 75 mm | 30 mm | 1 | Negative | ||
4012–1200 | ⌀ 12 mm | ⌀ 12 mm | 75 mm | 30 mm | 1 | Negative |
Other sizes and diameters of these tools for wood can be found in the Diager Industrie catalogue on page 13 or contact us for more info.
Compression tool for routing thick MDF
A compression tool has a double helix, where the cutter has a short positive cutting edge at the bottom and a negative cutting edge at the top. In this way, delamination on both sides of the MDF panel is avoided. The geometry of a compression tool allows for high feed rates and guarantees a perfect edge finish.

Compression tool for routing thick MDF

Diager ref. | Ketele ref. | D1 | D2 | L1 | L2 | L3 | Z | Helix | With ring for Zünd machines |
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4030–0600 | ⌀ 6 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 60 mm | 14 mm | 4 mm | 1+1 | Positive / Negative | 4030-0600-B | |
4030–0800 | ⌀ 8 mm | ⌀ 8 mm | 70 mm | 22 mm | 4 mm | 2+2 | Positive / Negative | ||
4030–1000 | ⌀ 10 mm | ⌀ 10 mm | 80 mm | 22 mm | 4 mm | 2+2 | Positive / Negative | ||
4030–1200 | ⌀ 12 mm | ⌀ 12 mm | 80 mm | 32 mm | 8 mm | 2+2 | Positive / Negative |
Other sizes and diameters of these tools for wood can be found in the Diager Industrie catalogue on page 34 or contact us for more info.
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 | Conventional |
Depending on machine and spindle power, other values may apply.