{"product_id":"rd306","title":"Rd306","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompression router bit for \u003cstrong\u003eZund\u003c\/strong\u003e router modules with a 0.236 in (6.0 mm) collet. 2-flute compression bit with a 0.236 in (6.0 mm) cutting diameter on a 0.236 in (6.0 mm) shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--specs--\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClean on both faces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compression bit cuts upward at the tip and downward above it. The two spirals push toward the middle of the sheet, so neither the top nor the bottom face lifts or chips. The Rd306 cuts up to 0.866 in (22.0 mm) deep, so it handles thick sheet in one pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to use compression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReach for a compression bit when both faces of the part show: laminated and double-sided panels, pre-finished board, and sheet with a printed or coated face on top. On plain single-face material, an upcut or downcut bit is often the simpler choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know this fits my machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rd306 has a 0.236 in (6.0 mm) shank and fits Zund router modules that take 6 mm bits. For the RM-A QC ARC automatic bit changer, use the Rd306a with the stop ring. Not sure? Send us your machine model and we will confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know when to replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch both faces of the cut. Chipping or fuzz on the top or bottom edge where it used to cut clean, or burning in the kerf, means it is time for a fresh bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting the most from your cutting table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh bit is a good start. But if you are going through bits faster than expected, or edge quality has become inconsistent, the bit is rarely the whole story. Spindle speed, feed rate, depth per pass, material hold-down, and machine condition all affect how long a bit lasts and how clean it cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth asking: When was your machine last serviced? Are your parameters dialed in for this material? Is this the right bit for what you are cutting? Could your operators use time with someone who runs these machines every day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlatbed Tools offers machine service, preventive maintenance, operator training, and workflow consulting. If something is not cutting right, reach out. We have probably seen it before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flatbed Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46417015046188,"sku":"640306","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/5259\/4988\/files\/FBT_IG3_1_2.jpg?v=1738012037","url":"https:\/\/flatbedtools.com\/products\/rd306","provider":"Flatbed Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}