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Re: Which kind of Aluminum is a good choice
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Originally Posted by cadandcookies
Because frankly it isn't nearly as bad as people make it out to be.
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I dunno, every time I've had to machine 6063 I've ended up with ugly holes and galled aluminum all over our bits. Lowering the RPM on the drill press and/or using cutting oil helps, but not much.
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