Routing MDF

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, ...

Diager negatieve helix 1 snijkant

Negative helix tools for milling thin MDF

MDF downcut cutter
Diager ref.
Ketele ref.
D1
D2
L1
L2
Z
Helix
With ring for Zünd machines
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 Diager

Compression tool for routing thick MDF

Diager ref.
Ketele ref.
D1
D2
L1
L2
L3
Z
Helix
With ring for Zünd machines
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
10 mm
6 mm
6 mm
100 mm / sec
24.000 RPM
Conventional

Depending on machine and spindle power, other values may apply. 

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