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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum

Posted by Jon Elson
on 2003-10-04 22:35:20 UTC
Tyson S. wrote:

> Good information, what would be the smallest size
>of end mill machine that you would recommend for a
>home shop user to work with 1/2" aluminum and the
>such.
>
>
>
Well, it depends somewhat on how much speed and accuracy
you are looking for. We have an Enco 3-in-1 machine at work, and it
is awful. Some of the other models with the head that can be
raised are a little better. I have a mini-mill (sold by nearly
all the dealers, now, for ~ $399 -499) for demos, and it is getting
close, but still lacks rigidity. There is a Grizzly machine with
a dovetail or box vertical column that is supposed to be pretty
good. If you don't need anything fast, then I think you could do
your 1/2" plate with that. A client of mine in the area has the
geared-head version, a little bigger, still. I would definitely
NOT recommend that model, as it has a 1500 RPM top speed.
You definitely want to be able to get 2500 RPM, 5000 would
be even better. An R-8 spindle would be nice, as so much tooling
is available for it. Otherwise, make sure it has a standard taper,
so you can get tooling from local suppliers.

Jon

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camfambmw540 2003-10-03 07:59:31 UTC Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum Tyson S. 2003-10-03 09:25:06 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum Tim Goldstein 2003-10-03 09:56:38 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum Jon Elson 2003-10-03 10:27:24 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum camfambmw540 2003-10-03 12:01:16 UTC Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum camfambmw540 2003-10-03 12:04:00 UTC Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum Tyson S. 2003-10-04 07:47:25 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum R Rogers 2003-10-04 07:50:15 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum Jon Elson 2003-10-04 22:35:20 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum ballendo 2003-10-05 05:06:43 UTC Works fine ! Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum ballendo 2003-10-05 05:19:24 UTC Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum ballendo 2003-10-05 05:26:21 UTC Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum ballendo 2003-10-05 05:40:25 UTC And UHMW is fine too! was Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum ballendo 2003-10-05 05:50:08 UTC Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum turbulatordude 2003-10-05 06:36:14 UTC And UHMW is fine too! - UHMW turbulatordude 2003-10-05 06:45:09 UTC Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum ballendo 2003-10-05 07:58:33 UTC Re: And UHMW is fine too! - UHMW turbulatordude 2003-10-05 08:07:33 UTC Re: And UHMW is fine too! - UHMW - buttons Jon Elson 2003-10-05 21:02:57 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum R Rogers 2003-10-05 21:59:57 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] And UHMW is fine too! was Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum Tyson S. 2003-10-05 21:59:58 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum Jon Elson 2003-10-05 22:56:21 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum ballendo 2003-10-06 04:42:51 UTC And UHMW is fine too! ballendo 2003-10-06 04:46:53 UTC G1006 was Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum doug98105 2003-10-06 07:03:01 UTC Re: And UHMW is fine too! sandeater 2003-10-06 07:43:54 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum Russ Waters 2003-10-06 09:41:01 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G1006 was Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum Tyson S. 2003-10-06 10:52:24 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum Tyson S. 2003-10-06 19:11:59 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G1006 was Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum ballendo 2003-10-07 06:08:56 UTC G1006 was Re: Using a porter cable router to cut aluminum