DMP0145, SMALL AIR ROUTER KIT
USER MANUAL
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1. Diamond Routing Bits
The tool kit is supplied with a pair of diamond routing bits, either parallel or fluted. The use of
diamond grit provides the most effective material for removing composite materials with air
tools. The diamond grit also has low wear rates. The diamond routing bits are supplied in 2
grits to accommodate a wide range of commonly used composite materials. The table below
provides details of the diamond routing bits supplied in the kit which are also available as spare
parts.
Description & Application
Part No. & Image
This kit is supplied with diamond
routing bits in two styles to
address effective cutting and
dust removal from different
materials
Parallel Router Bits
For general purpose
routing of solid laminates.
In some cases, small
localised debris between 1-
4mm maybe projected
locally, which falls but does
not become airborne.
Fluted Router Bits
For fine laminates and
sandwich panels to
ensure effective dust
capture. The flutes
prevent debris being
projected from the front of
the cutter.
36/44 Diamond Grit
Suitable for cutting and grinding
back abrasive filled composites or
heavy woven roving.
DMP0145-SP01
DMP0145-SP03
44/60 Diamond Surface Planer
Suitable for general purpose
cutting and grinding over a range
of composite materials.
DMP0145-SP02
DMP0145-SP04
Material
Solid Laminates
Sandwich Panels (up to
15mm)
Wet Lay-Up Glass / Polyester or Vinyl
Ester
up to 6mm
6mm total skin thickness
Infused Glass / Vinyl Ester or Epoxy
up to 5mm
5mm total skin thickness
Pre-preg Glass / Phenolic or Epoxy
up to 4mm
4mm total skin thickness
Infused Carbon / Phenolic or Epoxy
Up to 4mm
4mm total skin thickness
Pre-preg Carbon / Phenolic or Epoxy
up to 3mm
3mm total skin thickness
Special Notes
The geometry also allows for effective dust capture when used with a suitable on-tool dust
extraction unit. Use of this tool kit without a suitable on-tool dust extraction unit is not
recommended.