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by zeighty
Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:01 am
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: Making Aluminum name plates and cutouts questions
Replies: 4
Views: 3662

Re: Making Aluminum name plates and cutouts questions

You can cut aluminum easy enough. I use an up-cut 1/4" single flute end mill. Single flute is supposed to be the best. You do not want to use any more than 2 flute as the chips will bind and your cut will be off. Also, some aluminum cuts/mills better than others. I use 6061-T651 and buy it in 12"x12...
by zeighty
Sat Nov 30, 2019 11:39 pm
Forum: CNC Shark
Topic: What XY location are you using...and WHY?
Replies: 7
Views: 6611

Re: What XY location are you using...and WHY?

I use the center almost always. I cannot remember the last time I used a corner. Some of my work includes pre-made cutting boards with corners that are round. I have also done some work where a custom woodworker customer provided the blanks and there was no waste (no profile cut). I actually messed ...