Re: router for sheet metal

Hi Alex,

Plasma cutters are the most common for sheet metal, steel or
aluminim.

Lasers can be used but are very expensive.

Water is also a candidate, but the high pressure pump is also high
hoursepower and $$$ to run.

Each has a great benefit, and of course associated cost, but that is
the way with any tool.

each has been discussed and you will find some great links if you
search this list.

Dave

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "al5502" <telecomt@t...> wrote:
> Hi, folks!
> I'm new to your group.
> What I want to ask, is, if somebody used routers for cutting
> the sheet metal. Is it possible to route shapes, holes
> (round or not), similar to what laser cutters can do?
> With your knowlege making X-Y table is not a problem.
> Is there a sutable routing head to do the job?
> Regards, Alex