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Spiral 2 Flute Flush Trim Solid Carbide Bits describe a router bit engineered for precise trimming work on laminate projects. This Amana Tool bit uses a spiral 2 flute design that cuts trim material while maintaining control, which helps produce a clean edge along the work surface. The solid carbide construction provides a robust cutting body, supporting prolonged use on laminate jobs. A 1/2 inch diameter cutting profile defines the width of the trim path, giving a predictable cut line along edges. The 1/2 inch shank provides a firm grip in 1/2 inch router collets, supporting stable routing during extended passes. Overall length of 3-1/4 inches offers reach to trim laminate and substrate combinations used in decorative work. A bottom mount ball bearing guide keeps the cutting edge aligned to the substrate edge, helping the user maintain flush trimming while moving along the part.
The Amana Tool 1/2 inch shank design allows this router bit to fit routers that accept 1/2 inch shank tools, providing a stable connection between collet and cutting tool. The bit is noted in the SAP description as INVECTRA 1/2' SHANK 14,000 RPM, indicating it is associated with a 14,000 RPM value, which relates to typical operating speed selection on variable-speed routers. The bottom mount ball bearing guide sits at the end of the bit, so when the bearing contacts the wood-based substrate, the cutting flutes trim the decorative metal laminate edge to the same line. With a 3-1/4 inch overall length, the bit reaches along the edge of laminated panels while the shank remains fully gripped in the router collet.
This bit is described as a Spiral 2 Flute Flush Trim Solid Carbide bit with a bottom mount ball bearing guide, so it is centered on edge trimming tasks rather than slotting or profiling. The Web Description states it is specially designed for trimming all decorative metal laminates, which positions it for work on decorative laminate projects rather than general-purpose routing. It is recommended by Formica for use in all Deco br Metal material, excluding #2178, which connects the tool directly to recognized decorative metal laminate products in fabrication and installation work. The application listing also references Advanced Technology Inc. (ATI) Engineered materials, so this bit addresses trimming needs on those engineered laminate materials when bonded to suitable substrates.
The Web Description notes that the bit is engineered from an Amana exclusive carbide grade designed specifically for cutting both metal laminates and wood-based substrate, so the cutting material is selected to handle the laminate face and the backing in one pass. It also specifies a special combination of grinding angles that, when combined with the proper cutting speed, delivers a superior cut, linking the flute geometry to edge quality on decorative laminate edges. When the bearing keeps the bit tracking the substrate and the spiral flutes engage the laminate, this geometry supports smooth trimming along counter edges, panels, and similar laminate constructions. The Amana Tool brand and manufacturer part number 51432 give a specific reference for matching this bit when a replacement of the same design is required in a shop or field kit.
This router bit is specially designed for trimming all decorative metal laminates and is engineered for cutting both metal laminates and wood-based substrate in a single trimming operation.
The bottom mount ball bearing guide rides along the substrate edge so the carbide flutes cut the laminate flush, supporting consistent edge alignment as the router moves along the workpiece.
The bit has a 1/2 inch cutting diameter, a 1/2 inch shank, and a 3-1/4 inch overall length, giving it a defined cut width and reach for common laminate and substrate thicknesses.
The bit is recommended by Formica for use in Deco br Metal material, excluding #2178, and also references Advanced Technology Inc. (ATI) Engineered materials in its application description.
The SAP description INVECTRA 1/2' SHANK 14,000 RPM identifies this bit as an Invectra-series 1/2 inch shank tool associated with a 14,000 RPM operating value for router speed selection.
The solid carbide body is engineered for cutting both metal laminates and wood-based substrate, supporting repeated passes on decorative laminate edges without changing tools between layers.
The Amana Tool Spiral 2 Flute Flush Trim Solid Carbide bit with bottom mount ball bearing guide ties directly to decorative metal laminate trimming and wood-based substrate cutting in one pass. The 1/2 inch diameter, 1/2 inch shank, and 3-1/4 inch length define how it will track along laminate projects. Its application notes connecting to Formica Deco br Metal materials and ATI Engineered materials clarify its role in laminate fabrication workflows. For projects built around decorative metal laminates on wood-based substrates, this Invectra 51432 trim bit provides a matched cutting geometry and bearing-guided flush trim function.
Sold In: 1 Each
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Sold in: 1 Each |  AA51430 Mfr# 51430 | Metal laminate trim bit 1/4 in x 2-1/2 in |