# Makera Spiral 'O' Single Flute Bit for Metal - 2mm x 8mm - 1/8" Shank

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE10703 · **Brand:** [Makera](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/makera-australia)
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A single, sharp carbide edge that clears chips fast, for clean and detailed cuts in aluminium, brass and more.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $15.00 (inc GST) — $13.64 AUD, exc GST

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 20 today; more stock is typically available with a 10–50 day lead time.

## Description

A single sharp cutting edge and one deep spiral flute make this the bit to reach for when your desktop CNC is cutting aluminium and brass. At 2mm across with an 8mm cutting length, it's sized for finer pockets, slots and contours that a full 1/8" cutter can't reach.

Soft non-ferrous metals are notorious for gummy chips. If those chips aren't cleared, the tool cuts them again, which dulls the edge and leaves a rough finish. The open single-flute 'O' profile gives chips plenty of room to escape, reducing re-cutting and leaving a cleaner wall and floor.

The 3.175mm (1/8") shank fits the Makera Carvera and Carvera Air straight out of the box.

### Features

- Cleaner cuts in aluminium and brass: the single spiral 'O' flute clears chips quickly, reducing re-cutting
- Reaches finer detail: the 2mm cutting diameter and 8mm flute length handle small pockets, narrow slots and tighter inside corners
- Rigid and hard-wearing, thanks to solid carbide construction
- One bit, many jobs: contour cutting, facing, pocket milling and hole boring in sheet, plate and block stock
- Works across materials: non-ferrous metals, hardwoods, softwoods and plastics
- Official Makera tooling, with reference cutting parameters published for the Carvera and Carvera Air
 
### Specifications

 | Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Tool type | Spiral 'O' single flute end mill (flat end) |
| Flutes | 1 |
| Cutting diameter | 2mm |
| Cutting length | 8mm |
| Shank diameter | 3.175mm (1/8") |
| Overall length | ~38mm |
| Material | Solid carbide |
| Applications | Contour cutting, facing, pocket milling, hole boring |
| Suitable materials | Non-ferrous metals (aluminium, brass, copper), wood, plastics |
| Compatible machines | Makera Carvera, Makera Carvera Air |

### Resources

- [Makera product page: Spiral 'O' Single Flute Bit for Metal (1/8" shank)](https://global.makera.com/en-au/products/spiral-o-single-flute-bit-for-metal-1-8-shank?variant=44959846695087)
- [Makera Wiki: Speeds & Feeds](https://wiki.makera.com/en/speeds-and-feeds)
- [Core Electronics guide: How to Mill 3D Models on the Carvera (MakeraCAM tutorial)](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/how-to-mill-3d-models-on-the-carvera-makeracam-tutorial/)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/c/e/ce10703-showcase.jpg)