Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] re:Router Cutting Aluminum

My two cents worth: Speaking of cutters, there are plenty of end mills,
both roughing and finishing that can be purchased thru your machine tool
dealer that will fit a router. They'd probably be much cheaper than buying
bits from the router company.

Smoke

>2) Tooling geometry and material is the 2nd part of the "secret". Use
>tooling DESIGNED for routing aluminum. ALL the major manufacturers
>have it. (a VMC with a hi-speed 15K+ head and travels of 900IPM is a
>ROUTER!) If not at least pay attention to clearance and rake angles
>when "adapting" other tooling. Make sure there is room for the chips
>to get out!
>