Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Using wood router on aluminum

John,

I use both. On thin stock, I have used a single flute spiral carbide wood
router bit. On think stock up to 1", I have used a 3/8 4 flute tin coated
end mill or a .5 inch carbide 4 flute end mill.

On thick material I cut 1/10 inch passes at 10 or 15 inches per minute.

Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: <jguenther@...>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:17 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 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.
> > >
> > > Vic
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