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

Thanks for the information, I have been looking
at the Grizzly G1006 with the 2 horse motor but I am
not sure if that is even good enough, I might try and
find an affordable price on a full size Bridgeport,
but those are hard to find that are not worn out.

--- Jon Elson <elson@...> wrote:

>
>
> 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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