How CNC Router Bits Are Made

From carbide blank to compression bit — this is the step-by-step journey of how CNC Router Bits are made. Watch as Cody Elkins dials in his brand-new FX7 CNC tool grinder, explains the process of grinding flutes, setting tolerances, and using lasers for accuracy, and shows the difference between cheap bits and high-performance tools. __________________________________ ROUTER BITS FOR CNC ROUTERS - 12pc Complete CNC Router Bit Starter Set → https://www.idcwoodcraft.com/11P-SET-W - 6pc Essentials CNC Router Bit Starter Set → https://www.idcwoodcraft.com/6P-SET - 1” Ultra-Smooth Cutting Surfacing Bit → https://www.idcwoodcraft.com/SU-10 - Other bits: IDC Woodcraft Website → www.idcwoodcraft.com - Jenny CNC Router Bits → https://idcwoodcraft.com/collections/jenny-bits ----------------------------------------------------- IDC Woodcraft Mobile App (FREE) - Apple → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/vax4kc - Android → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/32hhz5 ----------------------------------------------------- IDC Woodcraft Router Bit Database https://idcwoodcraft.com/pages/database-downloads ----------------------------------------------------- OTHER ‘MUST HAVES’ FOR CNC ROUTERS - Calipers → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/vp2a3e - Sanding/Buffing Brushes → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/u01ge2 - CA Glue - 10% Off with Code: "IDC WOODCRAFT": https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/5fj21e ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDED DESIGN SOFTWARE - Vcarve Pro (RECOMMENDED) → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/c19df4 - Vcarve Desktop → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/63mso5 - Vectric Aspire → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/7zfwyp - Cut2D Desktop → https://www.vectric.com/products/cut2d/idcwoodcraft - CarveCo 5% OFF with code IDCWOODCRAFT → http://carv.eco/buy ----------------------------------------------------- COMPLETE VECTRIC SOFTWARE TRAINING → https://academy.learnyourcnc.com/a/2147507626/CqkFCPi3 ---------------------------------------------------- GSENDER CNC CONTROL → https://sienci.com/gsender/?ref=IDCWOODCRAFT ---------------------------------------------------- CNC RESOURCES - CNC Set Up Checklist → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/xi8r0n - Ultimate CNC Router Buyer’s Guide → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/xxakuh - Machine Setup Checklist → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/yz5k2m ----------------------------------------------------- RECOMMENDED CNC ROUTERS - Altmill CNC Router → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/k0ecg7 - Longmill CNC Router → https://link.idcwoodcraft.com/a0x8z9 --------------------------------------------- CNC ENTREPRENEURS Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncentrepreneurs ------------------------------------------------------ CNC Insiders (free files and more) → https://idcwoodcraft.com/cnc-lp2-free-files/ ------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL → https://www.buymeacoffee.com/garrettfromme ------------------------------------------------------ PODCASTS → https://anchor.fm/cnc-for-beginners ------------------------------------------------------ Email: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------- Cool vector files for CNC router & CNC laser → https://etsy.me/3oxX79l Key Sections: 00:00 – Introduction with Garrett & Cody 00:07 – Cody’s New FX7 CNC Grinding Machine 00:20 – Why Upgrade from FX5 to FX7 01:01 – Increased Tool & Wheel Pack Capacity 01:25 – Importance of Spindle Temperature Control 02:20 – Insight Into CNC Bit Manufacturing 02:27 – Loading a Carbide Blank Manually 02:53 – Machine Measuring & Probing Setup 03:08 – Grinding the Upcut Flutes 04:01 – Cutting the Down Shear Portion 04:23 – Monitoring Spindle Load & Grinding Pressure 05:19 – Using the Pop-Up Steady Rest for Support 06:18 – CNC Wheel Changes vs ATC Tool Changes 08:18 – Laser Measurement of Tool OD 08:33 – Grinding End Face & Gashing Geometry 09:03 – 14 Different Grinds on Compression Router Bit 09:20 – First Bit Complete & Measuring Accuracy 10:25 – Adjusting Wheel for Oversized/Undersized Tools 12:13 – Ultra-Precision Laser Measurement Explained 14:27 – Adjusting Core Diameter of Router Bit 16:14 – Setup Times & Learning Curve for New Machine 18:02 – First Jenny Bit Produced on FX7 19:25 – Verifying Tool Dimensions & Tweaking Program 21:01 – Challenges of New Machine Setup & Software 22:11 – Compression Router Bit Run Time 23:15 – Optimizing Toolpaths for Faster Production 24:13 – Why Jenny Bits Are “Ferrari of CNC Router Bits” 25:01 – IDC Woodcraft Partnership with Cody Elkins 25:55 – Closing Thoughts & IDC Woodcraft Links #cnc #cncrouters #cncforbeginners #idcwoodcraft #vcarvetutorials #vectric #cncrouterbits #jennybits #idcwoodcraft #cnctools #cncgrinding #fx7 #ancafx7 #cncmachining #cncwoodworking #makercommunity #cncprojects #vectrictraining #cncrouter #cncbits