Our solid carbide compression router cutters are designed for CNC routing where a clean finish is required on both the upper and lower edges of the workpiece.

Prima Tooling supplies and manufactures solid carbide compression router cutters for machining double-sided laminates, melamine, veneered panels, painted boards and other wood-based composite materials.

The combination of upcut and downcut spiral geometry directs the cutting forces towards the centre of the material. This helps reduce chipping and breakout on both faces of laminated and coated panels.

How Compression Tooling Works

A compression cutter combines an upcut section at the bottom of the tool with a downcut section above it.

When the correct depth of cut is used, both cutting sections engage the material. The opposing cutting directions compress the outer surfaces towards the centre of the board, helping to maintain a clean edge on both faces.

For a more detailed explanation of the geometry and correct cutting depth, see our Compression Router Cutter Geometry Explained guide.

Single, Two and Three-Flute Compression Cutters

Prima Tooling supplies solid carbide compression tooling in single, two and three-flute configurations.

The most suitable cutter depends on the material, cutter diameter, machine capability, feed rate and required edge finish.

We hold a range of standard sizes in stock and can also manufacture solid carbide compression tooling to customer specification.

Solid Carbide Compression Tooling for CNC Routers

Compression cutters are particularly suited to panel-processing applications where both faces of the material need to remain clean after routing.

For other solid carbide geometries, explore our Solid Carbide Tooling range or our wider range of CNC router cutters.

Need Solid Carbide Compression Tooling?

Contact Prima Tooling with your material, machine, cutter dimensions and required cutting performance. We can help select the most suitable compression cutter for the application.