Atom 01060220 is an industrial tungsten carbide 16-faceted (16-sided polygon / 16F) rotary knife blade designed for Atom CNC digital flatbed cutters equipped with a Motorized Rotary Tool (MRT) or Driven Rotary Tool head.

Key Technical Overview
Part Number: Atom 01060220
Blade Type: 16-Sided / 16-Faceted (16F) Circular Polygon Rotary Blade
Material Composition: Solid Virgin Micro-Grain Tungsten Carbide (HM / Cemented Carbide)
Tool Head Compatibility: Atom Motorized Rotary Tool (MRT) on Atom Digital Cutters / Flashcut Series


How the 16-Faceted Geometry Works
Unlike a smooth, continuous round wheel blade, a polygon rotary blade features distinct straight-faceted edges around its perimeter:
Micro-Shearing Effect: As the blade is driven by the motorized tool head, the 16 distinct faceted edges create a continuous series of high-speed micro-shears. This prevents delicate or tough woven fibers from being pushed or dragged across the cutting bed.
Clean Edge Finishing: The multi-sided faceted design provides cleaner, snag-free cuts on technical fabrics and composite mats compared to standard drag or oscillating blades.


Primary Material Applications
This blade is engineered for cutting tough, soft, or woven materials that resist traditional static or oscillating knives:
Composite Materials: Prepreg carbon fiber, dry glass fiber, aramid/Kevlar, and fiberglass cloth.
Technical Textiles: Heavy canvas, high-density nylon, coated fabrics, tarpaulins, and non-woven industrial textiles.
Soft Technical Goods: Synthetic leather, natural hide, thin foams, rubber sheets, and packaging materials.


Operating & Setup Considerations
Tool Head Parameters: Ensure your CNC software (such as Atom Flashcut) is configured for the exact blade diameter, facet offset, and overcut settings to ensure precise internal radii and sharp corner transitions.
Substrate Protection: Always verify that the motorized rotary module's depth is calibrated to the underlay cutting mat to prevent premature chipping of the carbide edge against hard surfaces.