TX6966 – Ball Nose Router Bit (6mm Shank, Single or Set Options)
Price range: $2.18 through $15.28
Ball nose router bit with 6mm shank, available as single or set. Ideal for woodworking carving, fluting, and contouring, delivering smooth curved cuts and precise detailing.
Ball Nose Router Bit (6mm Shank, Single or Set Options)
Shape smooth, round-bottom channels and decorative grooves with a durable, precision-ground ball router bit.
Built from robust 45# steel and finished with a heat-resistant PTFE (Teflon) coating to reduce resin build-up and friction.
A sealed bearing (where applicable) supports clean, repeatable results in solid wood, MDF and plywood.
Recommended spindle speed: 18,000–24,000 RPM; feed rate: 8–12 m/min (~26–39 ft/min).
Features
- Heat-resistant PTFE (Teflon) coating reduces pitch and resin build-up
- ±0.003″ manufacturing tolerance (≈ ±0.08 mm) for consistent accuracy
- Sealed, pre-lubricated bearing (where applicable) for smoother tracking
- Robust 45# steel body for stability and long service life
- Ideal for round-bottom flutes, channels, lettering and decorative grooves
Specifications
- Name: Ball router bit
- Item: 6 mm shank router bit
- Material: 45# steel
- Shank Diameter: 6 mm
- Compatible Materials: Solid wood, particle board, MDF, plywood
- Machines: Trim router, electric router, router table, engraving machine, CNC router
- Recommended Feed: 8–12 m/min (~26–39 ft/min)
- Recommended Spindle Speed: 18,000–24,000 RPM
- Tolerance: ±0.003″ (≈ ±0.08 mm)
- Bearing: Sealed & pre-lubricated (where applicable)
Package Includes
- 1 × router bit
Notes
- If the selected color is unavailable, a similar color may be shipped.
- Manual measurement tolerance: ±1–3 mm.
- Product color may vary slightly due to lighting and display settings.
Reference Data
| Machine | Speed | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trim router | 10,000–30,000 rpm | Electric router | Speed settings: 1st 9,000; 2nd 12,000; 3rd 15,000; 4th 19,000; 5th 23,000 rpm |
| Router table / vertical router | 12,000–24,000 rpm | CNC engraving machine | Variable frequency up to 18,000 rpm |
| Diameter / Cutting Height (mm) | Max Speed (RPM) | Max Feed (mm/min) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 25 | 24,000 | 5,000 |
| 25.1 – 35 | 18,000 | 4,000 |
| 35.1 – 50 | 16,000 | 3,500 |
| 50.1 – 60 | 14,000 | 3,000 |
| 60.1 – 80 | 12,000 | 2,500 |
| ≥ 80 | 10,000 | 2,000 |
| type | 6×6, 6×8, 6×10, 6×12, 6×14, 6×16, 6×19, 4-piece set (6×12/14/16/19), 5-piece set (6×6/8/10/12/16), 7-piece set (6×6/8/10/12/14/16/19) |
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