{"product_id":"nano-tapered-ball-nose-engraving-bit-sets","title":"Foos Nano Tapered Ball Nose 3D Engraving Router Bit Sets - Solid Carbide - 1\/4\" Shank","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFINE 3D DETAIL:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small ball tip carves fine detail and smooth 3D relief, while the thicker tapered body stays stiff and steady in deeper passes.\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 for 10 years. Message us and a real person answers. Each bit is laser-engraved with FOOS and its part number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOOS Nano Coated Tapered Ball Nose Router Bits, 1\/4\" shank, solid carbide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine 3D carving, relief work, portraits, lithophanes and detailed sign work, with a thick tapered body that keeps the small tip steady. Sizes listed are tip radius.\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 pack: 6 Pack (2.0mm - 0.25mm): FB-1378, FB-9756, FB-5451, FB-7877, FB-6875, FB-8956; 4 Pack (1.0mm - 0.25mm): FB-1378, FB-9756, FB-5451, FB-7877; 3 Pack (2.0mm, 1.5mm, 1.0mm): FB-7877, FB-6875, FB-8956.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeeds \u0026amp; Feeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting values for 2-flute FOOS Nano Tapered 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\"\u003e0.25mm (FB-1378)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e0.5mm (FB-9756)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e0.75mm (FB-5451)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1mm (FB-7877)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1.5mm (FB-6875)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e2mm (FB-8956)\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\"\u003e30 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0008 chip\u003cbr\u003e.01\" depth\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.02\" depth\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\"\u003e50 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0014 chip\u003cbr\u003e.039\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e60 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0017 chip\u003cbr\u003e.059\" 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.079\" 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\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\"\u003e25 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.00064 chip\u003cbr\u003e.008\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e30 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0008 chip\u003cbr\u003e.016\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e35 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.00096 chip\u003cbr\u003e.024\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.00112 chip\u003cbr\u003e.031\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e50 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.00136 chip\u003cbr\u003e.047\" 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.063\" 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\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\"\u003e30 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0008 chip\u003cbr\u003e.01\" depth\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.02\" depth\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\"\u003e50 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0014 chip\u003cbr\u003e.039\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e60 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0017 chip\u003cbr\u003e.059\" 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.079\" 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\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\"\u003e20 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0006 chip\u003cbr\u003e.008\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e25 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.00075 chip\u003cbr\u003e.016\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e30 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0009 chip\u003cbr\u003e.024\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.00105 chip\u003cbr\u003e.031\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e45 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.00127 chip\u003cbr\u003e.047\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e55 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0015 chip\u003cbr\u003e.063\" 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\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\"\u003e5 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0002 chip\u003cbr\u003e.002\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e10 IPM\u003cbr\u003e.0003 chip\u003cbr\u003e.004\" depth\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.006\" 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.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.0006 chip\u003cbr\u003e.012\" 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.016\" depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e5%\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 finishing pass, after a roughing pass with a larger bit. Stepover is a % of tip diameter (2 x tip radius). Lower it for a smoother surface.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOOS","offers":[{"title":"2.0mm - 0.25mm \/ 6 Pack","offer_id":50870272524544,"sku":"nanotapeset101","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0mm - 0.25mm \/ 4 Pack","offer_id":50870272557312,"sku":"nanotapeset102","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0mm, 1.5mm, 1.0mm \/ 3 Pack","offer_id":50870272590080,"sku":"nanotapeset103","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/3724\/7744\/files\/71u3fHltSnL.jpg?v=1793646662","url":"https:\/\/foosbits.com\/products\/nano-tapered-ball-nose-engraving-bit-sets","provider":"Foos Cutting Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}