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Re: CNC router: suitable for FRC?

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Originally Posted by Leav View Post
Hello


what do you think about using CNC routers on aluminum profiles?

What say you about this CNC router?

- Leav
We purchased this CNC this Fall. We got it up and running just a while back. We went with thehttp://www.homedepot.com/p/Bosch-2-2...SPK/100341666# for our machine based on the recommendation of Probotix.

We are very excited to get our machine up and running. We could have done all of sheetmetal for robot last year with this machine.

We have used a CNC similar to this for the past few years that was manufactured by one of our mentors and a student over one summer. We have used it on:
aluminum tube (4x4, 1x1, 2x2), angle and plate
HDPE: 1/2" to 1.25"
Lexan: a variety of thicknesses
wood: plywood, MDF
Carbon Fiber


BTW, we use double sided tape for holder material in place when machining most of the time.

If you go with this machine, drop me a line and I will share more information if you are interested.

Another piece you might want to look into is the Precise Bits Collets.
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