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Technical guide

Upcut, downcut or compression: how to choose

Understand chip evacuation direction and its effect on the top and bottom faces.

Upcut

Upward geometry generally improves chip evacuation but may lift fibres on the top face.

Downcut

Downward geometry can improve the top face but requires compatible depth and evacuation so chips are not trapped.

Compression

Compression geometry targets clean results on both faces. It is useful only when the transition zone is correctly positioned within the panel thickness.

Important

The stated parameters are starting points. Test progressively on scrap and always respect manufacturer limits.