2 Flute STRAIGHT cutter carbide CNC router bit is a popular choice among "decor warriors" who work with MDF and plywood. These mills have straight blades that make them suitable for cutting a variety of timber materials, such as plywood, melamine chipboard, whiteboard, and veneers. They are also cost-effective compared to other types of end mills, like down and compression cutters, and provide a good finish on both sides of the material. Clean up is easy, just a little brush is needed to remove any residual burrs. The disadvantage is that due to the straight geometry, they may dull more quickly than other end mill types. Popular sizes include 1mm diameter for 3mm material, 1.5mm for 6mm, 2mm for 17mm and 1/8" for 18mm material.
Suitable for
- Wood (MDF, hardwood)
- Wood (Ply & softwoods)
Adam’s Tips
A straight flute end mill is a useful tool for cutting a variety of materials, but it does create a significant amount of dust as opposed to chips. Therefore, it is important to have proper ventilation or dust extraction in place to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. One benefit of this dust is that it gets packed back into the slot made by the end mill, which can help to hold the material in place. This eliminates the need to use tabs or tape to secure the material and can save time on handling. However, it's also important to keep in mind that the dust created is fine particulates which can be harmful to health, it's highly recommend to make sure the dust created is disposed off properly and safely.
| Feeds and Speeds - 2 Flute Straight Cut mm per minute |
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| Item Code | Description | Soft | Hard |
| 1-1/8-ST-2F-3 | 1mm x 3.175mm x 3mm 2F | 1,350 | 700 |
| 1.5-1/8-ST-2F-8 | 1.5mm x 3.175mm x 8mm 2F | 1,800 | 900 |
| 2-1/8-ST-2F-12 | 2mm x 3.175mm x 12mm 2F | 2,300 | 1,150 |
| 2-1/8-ST-2F-17 | 2mm x 3.175mm x 17mm 2F | 1,850 | 950 |
| 1/8-1/8-ST-2F-12 | 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 12mm 2F | 4,850 | 2,450 |
| 1/8-1/8-ST-2F-17 | 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 17mm 2F | 3,900 | 1,950 |
| 1/8-1/8-ST-2F-22 | 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 22mm 2F | 3,100 | 1,550 |
| 1/8-1/8-ST-2F-32 | 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 32mm 2F | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| 4-4-ST-2F-17 | 4mm x 4mm x 17mm 2F | 6,050 | 3,050 |
| 4-4-ST-2F-22 | 4mm x 4mm x 22mm 2F | 4,800 | 2,400 |
| 4-4-ST-2F-32 | 4mm x 4mm x 32mm 2F | 3,100 | 1,550 |
| 6-6-ST-2F-22 | 6mm x 6mm x 22mm 2F | 11,950 | 6,000 |
| 6-6-ST-2F-32 | 6mm x 6mm x 32mm 2F | 7,650 | 3,850 |
| 6-6-ST-2F-52 | 6mm x 6mm x 52mm 2F | 3,150 | 1,600 |
| 8-8-ST-2F-32 | 8mm x 8mm x 32mm 2F | 16,900 | 8,450 |
| 8-8-ST-2F-62 | 8mm x 8mm x 62mm 2F | 4,400 | 2,200 |
| 10-10-ST-2F-52 | 10mm x 10mm x 52mm 2F | 14,300 | 7,150 |
| Revolutions per minute 16,000RPM | |||
| 100% width per cut slotting | |||
| Depth per cut Diameter x 1 | |||
Sizes and dimensions
2 Flute STRAIGHT Carbide End Mill comes in 17 sizes. Pick yours from the size options above; the dimensions for each are listed here.
| Cutting diameter | Shank | Cut length | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1mm | 3.175mm (1/8") | 3mm | 1-1/8-ST-2F-3 |
| 1.5mm | 3.175mm (1/8") | 8mm | 1.5-1/8-ST-2F-8 |
| 2mm | 3.175mm (1/8") | 12mm | 2-1/8-ST-2F-12 |
| 2mm | 3.175mm (1/8") | 17mm | 2-1/8-ST-2F-17 |
| 3.175mm (1/8") | 3.175mm (1/8") | 12mm | 1/8-1/8-ST-2F-12 |
| 3.175mm (1/8") | 3.175mm (1/8") | 17mm | 1/8-1/8-ST-2F-17 |
| 3.175mm (1/8") | 3.175mm (1/8") | 22mm | 1/8-1/8-ST-2F-22 |
| 3.175mm (1/8") | 3.175mm (1/8") | 32mm | 1/8-1/8-ST-2F-32 |
| 4mm | 4mm | 17mm | 4-4-ST-2F-17 |
| 4mm | 4mm | 22mm | 4-4-ST-2F-22 |
| 4mm | 4mm | 32mm | 4-4-ST-2F-32 |
| 6mm | 6mm | 22mm | 6-6-ST-2F-22 |
| 6mm | 6mm | 32mm | 6-6-ST-2F-32 |
| 6mm | 6mm | 52mm | 6-6-ST-2F-52 |
| 8mm | 8mm | 32mm | 8-8-ST-2F-32 |
| 8mm | 8mm | 62mm | 8-8-ST-2F-62 |
| 10mm | 10mm | 52mm | 10-10-ST-2F-52 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a 2 flute straight bit best for?
An economical all-rounder for cutting MDF and plywood parts with clean faces top and bottom. The straight (zero-helix) flutes neither lift nor push the sheet.
Which diameter suits my material thickness?
Popular choices: 1mm for 3mm material, 1.5mm for 6mm, 2mm for 17mm and 3.175mm (1/8") for 18mm material.
Does it make dust or chips?
Mostly fine dust rather than chips. Use dust extraction or good ventilation, and a light brush cleans up any small burrs.
Straight, up cut, down cut or compression?
The straight bit is the cheapest and gives an acceptable finish on both faces. Compression gives the best finish on both faces, down cut the cleanest top, and up cut the cleanest bottom with the best chip clearance.
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Couldn't ask for a better product extremely happy with this
Couldn't ask for a better product extremely happy with this company. Although I am wondering Is it possible to make a 16mm x 1.5mm end mill so I can do double the cuts at the same time. ( fingers crossed yous can )
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Great value CNC bits
Great product and great service
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We always buy our bits from Adam. Super fast packaging and delivery.
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review 2 Flute STRAIGHT Carbide End Mill
The 2 Flute STRAIGHT Carbide End Mill from Adam's are a good quality and at a affordable Price compared with other suppliers 2 Flute STRAIGHT Carbide End Mill leaves a clean cut with little to none tear out
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2 Flute STRAIGHT Carbide End Mills
Five stars experience all around! From straightforward and convenient ordering system with automated volume discounts and swift shipment to very efficient delivery, which in my case arrived full 7 days before earliest estimate (Zone 3) – exceptional. Products came in very thoughtful, efficient and safe packing whose manufacturing and performance is nothing short of as advertised. Fully recommended products/seller.
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Good bread and butter bits
Cuts well no fuss, clean edge.. good value! Perfect for cutting out pine plywood on CNC
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2 FLUTE STRAIGHT CARBIDE END MILL
Very good priced
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2 flute straight carbide end millthe end
The end mills arrived i good condition, and produce a very clean cut.
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Fantastic Endmill
So far I've only used these on Plywood along with MDF and Pine etc. Cuts are perfect and really clean. I've done a heap of cutting with both the 2mm & 3.175mm bits. The 3.175 has done a heap of cutting and still very sharp. No issues at all and need to buy me a few more sizes.
