0.0787" (2.00mm) x .315" LOC Chip Breaker Carbide Router, Fish Tail Tip, 1/8" Shank | R166

This chip breaker carbide router features a 0.0787" (2.00mm) cutting diameter, .315" LOC, 1-1/2" overall length, and a 1/8" shank, making it ideal for precision routing in abrasive composite materials.

The chip breaker geometry uses a segmented cutting edge designed to break chips into smaller pieces, helping improve chip evacuation, reduce clogging, and minimize heat buildup during cutting.

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Designed for FR-4, G10, fiberglass, phenolic laminates, carbon fiber, and other abrasive composites, this tool delivers stable cutting performance and extended tool life in demanding applications.

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The up-cut design promotes efficient chip evacuation and improves bottom-edge cut quality, making it well-suited for through-cuts and routing operations.

This tool features a fish tail tip, designed for gentle entry into brittle or layered materials, helping reduce chipping, delamination, and surface damage during entry.

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Typical Applications

• PCB routing (FR-4, G10)
• Fiberglass and phenolic laminate cutting
• Carbon fiber routing
• Abrasive composite machining
• General routing with controlled entry requirements

Benefits

• Chip breaker geometry improves chip control and reduces clogging
• Efficient chip evacuation helps reduce heat buildup and tool wear
• Up-cut design improves bottom-edge cut quality
• Fish tail tip reduces entry damage and delamination
• .315" LOC provides a balance of depth and rigidity
• Solid carbide construction ensures durability

Specifications

Tip style: Fish Tail — gentle entry to reduce delamination in brittle or layered materials.