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DJ Delorie

writes:
I am rounding the corners of some 3/4" hard maple and at times the
wood will split out a small piece where I am turning the corners.
Can someone tell me how to avoid this?

Sometimes masking tape can provide a little extra strength to hold the
bits together (i.e. apply tape before routing, where splintering is
expected). Otherwise, a climb cut (carefully!) may help avoid the
splintering.

Could you be more specific about which part is being rounded?
Changing the technique so that the bit cuts the fibers from a
different direction may help, if possible.