Re: Using wood router on aluminum

Bob,

While I agree with the tone and nature of your post, there's one word
to be careful of: USUALLY

>Router bits bit when they break USUALLY don't go supersonic. They
>USUALLY just fall where they are.

Yes, they USUALLY do, but SOMETIMES they DON'T just "lie down"!!!

It only takes once...

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

P.S. There's a reason the European safety standards require
enclosures around cnc equipment!

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Bob Campbell" <bob@c...> wrote:
> JRR,
>
> I need to take exception with some of what you have said. A
properly
> designed cnc router is designed to cut aluminum and other soft
metals. You
> should always wear eye protection when working around any cnc
machine. When
> cutting aluminum, don't try and make large cuts. When I am
pocketing, I
> only go down 1/10 of an an inch at a time. I run my machine at 10
to 15
> inches per minute.
>
> Router bits bit when they break usually don't go supersonic. They
usually
> just fall where they are.
>
> Bob Campbell
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