{"product_id":"0-0312-1-32-diamond-flute-carbide-router-158-loc-up-cut","title":"0.0312\" (1\/32\") x .158\" LOC Diamond Flute Carbide Router, Fish Tail Tip, 1\/8\" Shank | R106A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThis \u003cstrong\u003ediamond flute carbide router\u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cstrong\u003e0.0312\" (1\/32\") cutting diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n\u003cstrong\u003e.158\" LOC\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/2\" overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/8\" shank\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003ediamond flute geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a fine, multi-edge cutting pattern that is\n\u003cstrong\u003egentler on brittle and fracture-prone materials\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping reduce chipping, delamination, and edge damage during cutting.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis router is best suited for \u003cstrong\u003eFR-4, G10, fiberglass, phenolic laminates, carbon fiber, and other abrasive composites\u003c\/strong\u003e,\nwhere maintaining clean edges and consistent performance is critical.\nFor highly abrasive materials, \u003cstrong\u003ediamond-coated (PCD) routers are recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for extended tool life.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eup-cut design\u003c\/strong\u003e helps evacuate chips efficiently and improves \u003cstrong\u003ebottom-edge cut quality\u003c\/strong\u003e,\nmaking it a strong choice for through-cutting operations.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis tool features a \u003cstrong\u003efish tail tip\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for controlled entry into brittle or layered materials,\nhelping reduce chipping and delamination at the surface.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/diamond-flute-router-feed-speed-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block; 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