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Originally Posted by asid61
It's hard to form (bend, punch, etc.) and apparently hard to machine (although personally I haven't experienced problems there, as it is still aluminum) but it is very strong. Drilling and riveting/bolting is the best attachment method, and to cut it I use a bandsaw or chopsaw.
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7075 should cut/mill/turn much the same as 6061. In many cases better, since it is less gummy. HSS has no difficulty with it whatsoever.
Everything you said about forming it is correct though. I would say it's basically useless for FRC if you want to bend it.