The CMT 815.002.11 V-Grooving Bit for Alucobond is a precision-engineered carbide-tipped router bit designed specifically for the routing and folding technique used with Alucobond aluminium composite panels. With a 135 deg. V-groove angle, a 45/64" cutting diameter, and a 1/8" cutting height, this bit removes the inner aluminium layer and core material cleanly, allowing the panel to be folded along the routed channel into a wide range of architectural shapes - from wall cladding and column cladding to roof edgings and flashings. Whether you are running a handheld router, a router table, or a CNC machine, this 1/4" shank bit delivers the repeatable accuracy that composite panel fabrication demands.

Key Features

• 135 deg. V-Groove Angle - produces the precise included angle required for clean routing of Alucobond panels before folding, enabling sharp, accurate bends without cracking or delamination.
• 45/64" Cutting Diameter - sized specifically to create the correct groove width in aluminium composite material, ensuring a tight, professional fold on finished architectural components.
• 1/8" Cutting Height - limits the depth of cut to remove just the core and inner aluminium skin, preserving the outer face skin and allowing the panel to fold cleanly.
• 2-Flute (2-Tooth) HW Carbide Construction - hard metal carbide cutting edges maintain sharpness through extended runs of aluminium composite material, reducing downtime from frequent tool changes.
• Right-Hand Rotation - compatible with standard router spindle direction, making it a direct drop-in for most handheld routers, router tables, and CNC routing machines.
• 1/4" Shank - fits a wide range of router collets, giving you flexible machine compatibility across jobsite and shop setups.
• 2-3/8" Total Length - provides enough clearance for comfortable plunge and pass routing in both handheld and table-mounted configurations.

Why This Product

• Engineered exclusively for Alucobond aluminium composite panels, this bit is optimized for the routing and folding method - not a generic V-groove bit repurposed for the task - so the angle and cutting geometry match the material's layer structure precisely.
• The 135 deg. angle enables the fabrication of complex architectural shapes including column cladding, wall cladding, roof edgings, and flashings using simple, low-investment equipment available on almost any job site.
• Folding can be performed on site after routing, which reduces transportation costs and eliminates the need for pre-formed panels to arrive ready-bent from a fabrication shop.
• The 2-flute hard metal carbide construction keeps the cutting edges sharp across production runs, supporting a cost-effective, repeatable fabrication workflow for shaped components at varying scales.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 815.002.11
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Angle: 135 deg.
• Diameter: 45/64"
• Cutting Height: 1/8"
• Total Length: 2-3/8"
• Shank: 1/4"
• Number of Teeth: 2
• Material: HW (Hard Metal Carbide)
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• V-groove routing of Alucobond aluminium composite panels
• Routing and folding fabrication for wall cladding
• Column cladding panel shaping
• Roof edging and flashing fabrication
• On-site panel folding for shaped architectural components
• Low-investment composite panel fabrication workflows