Re: Using wood router on aluminum

Bob,

Do you use carbide router bits or carbide end mills in the router?

John Guenther

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Bob Campbell" <bob@c...> wrote:
> Vic,
>
> I cut aluminum parts all the time on my cnc router. Aluminum can be
cut
> with carbide bits and high speeds. I am using a Porter Cable 5
speed 3.25
> hp router and I run it at about 21,000 rpm. For deep cuts, I cut
each pass
> about .1 inches deep.
>
> Bob Campbell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vic Fraenckel" <vfraenc1@n...>
> To: "CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO Maillist" <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 1:56 PM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using wood router on aluminum
>
>
> > Is it possible to mill openings in aluminum panels using a wood
router? If
> > so, are there cutters available to use with the router?
> >
> > Any advice or comments appreciated.
> >
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