{"product_id":"nano-ball-nose-spiral-router-bits","title":"Foos Nano Ball Nose Spiral Router Bits - Solid Carbide - 1\/4\" Shank","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMOOTH 3D CONTOURS:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded tip is made for relief carving, coves and fluting, with fewer step marks and less sanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMANY MATERIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp solid carbide cuts cleanly in hardwood, softwood, MDF, plywood, acrylic, PVC, ABS, two-color engraving laminates and other plastics, plus aluminum, brass and carbon fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFITS YOUR MACHINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch shank fits most CNC routers, desktop CNCs and trim routers with a 1\/4\" collet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOOS NANO COATED:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coating cuts friction, so the bit runs cooler, resists pitch and resin buildup, and holds a sharp edge longer than an uncoated bit. Less cleanup between jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA VETERAN-OWNED SUPPORT:\u003c\/strong\u003e US veteran-owned FOOS has sold router bits on Amazon for 10 years. Message us and a real person answers. Every bit is laser-engraved with FOOS and its part number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOOS Nano Coated Ball Nose Router Bits, 1\/4\" shank, solid carbide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D contours, coves, fluting, bowls and trays, with smooth finishing passes and less sanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, acrylic, PVC, ABS, laminates and other plastics, plus aluminum, brass and carbon fiber. Use lighter passes and suitable speeds in metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" shanks for 1\/4\" collets on CNC routers, desktop CNCs and trim routers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOS Nano coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e the coating reduces friction at the cutting edge, so the bit runs cooler, resists pitch and resin buildup, and holds a sharp edge longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery FOOS bit is laser-engraved with the FOOS brand and its part number, so reordering the right size is easy. FOOS is a US veteran-owned shop. Speeds and feeds depend on your machine, material and depth of cut. Message us and we will help you dial them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOS Part #s by size: 1\/8\" FB-4367, 3\/16\" FB-7654, 1\/4\" FB-3256.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeeds \u0026amp; Feeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting values for 2-flute FOOS Nano Ball Nose bits at 18,000 RPM. Feed = RPM × 2 flutes × chip load. Plunge at about 1\/3 of feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;min-width:560px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eRPM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\/8\" (FB-4367)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e3\/16\" (FB-7654)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\/4\" (FB-3256)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eStepover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e45 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0012 chip\u003cbr\u003e.04\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e60 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0016 chip\u003cbr\u003e.06\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e70 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.002 chip\u003cbr\u003e.08\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e35 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.001 chip\u003cbr\u003e.03\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e45 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0013 chip\u003cbr\u003e.045\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e60 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0016 chip\u003cbr\u003e.06\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlywood \/ MDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e45 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0012 chip\u003cbr\u003e.04\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e60 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0016 chip\u003cbr\u003e.06\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e70 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.002 chip\u003cbr\u003e.08\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e45 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0012 chip\u003cbr\u003e.03\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e60 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0016 chip\u003cbr\u003e.045\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e70 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.002 chip\u003cbr\u003e.06\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e15 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0004 chip\u003cbr\u003e.008\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e20 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0005 chip\u003cbr\u003e.01\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e25 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0007 chip\u003cbr\u003e.015\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are starting points. Adjust for your machine's rigidity and material, and listen to the cut. Feed in inches per minute (IPM). Depth is per pass. Stepover as % of bit diameter (3D finishing). Rough 3D work with a larger flat bit first. 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