Micro 100
Micro 100 RTCM-080-1 Engraving Tool 12.00mm Carbide
A 12.00 mm carbide engraving tool with a 30 degree double angle for precise marking
- Precise 30° engraving angle for detailed work
- 00 mm carbide cutting length handles deep cuts
- 00 mm metric shank fits standard holders
- Uncoated carbide resists wear in abrasive materials
- Double-ended design doubles tool life per insert
12.00 mm carbide engraving tool
This double-ended engraving tool is made from solid carbide and features a 30-degree included angle. It is designed for precision marking and detailing work in a workshop or light production environment. The 12.00 mm length of cut provides reach for a variety of engraving tasks. The uncoated substrate suits users who prefer to run without a coating layer.
Sustained cutting behaviour
Carbide construction maintains edge geometry longer than high-speed steel when run at consistent feed rates. The uncoated surface avoids coating delamination during extended passes in abrasive or gummy materials. Heat builds steadily in the shank rather than at the tip, so tool life depends on rigid workholding and adequate chip evacuation. Interrupted cuts accelerate wear on both cutting ends.
Installation and common issues
The tool mounts in any standard collet or chuck that accepts the shank diameter. Runout must be minimised because carbide is brittle and will chip if the tool deflects. A frequent mistake is excessive plunge depth on the first pass, which snaps the tip. Another is running without coolant or air blast, allowing chips to weld to the uncoated flutes.
Highlights
- Precise 30° engraving angle for detailed work
- 00 mm carbide cutting length handles deep cuts
- 00 mm metric shank fits standard holders
- Uncoated carbide resists wear in abrasive materials
- Double-ended design doubles tool life per insert
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How much heat does the 12.00 mm carbide engraving tool generate during continuous operation?
The tool itself has no motor or electronics, so it produces no heat; any warmth comes from friction in the spindle and workpiece, not from the accessory.
What shank size must my engraving spindle accept to hold the 10.00 mm metric shank?
The engraving tool uses a 10.00 mm metric shank, so the spindle or collet must be sized for 10 mm metric shanks.
Will the 30-degree included angle cut the same profiles as the 30-degree tools already in my tooling library?
Yes, the 30-degree included angle matches other 30-degree engravers, so existing tool paths and libraries for that angle remain valid.
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