Down cut tools are used where the down shearing effect of the tool is preferred. These tools will produce a clean top edge cut of dado type or groove type cut.
Can also be used for a simple through-cut where the bottom edge cut quality is not important. The down cut spiral helps to hold the work piece in position on the table or pods.
When nest cutting components, the tool path remains packed with chips helping preserve maximum vacuum.
Not suitable for plunging straight down, always ramp into the work piece with down cut tooling to avoid tool breakage or fire.
