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Re: Cheapish CNC machine
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Originally Posted by DonRotolo
"handle aluminum" is relative. To put it simply, it is not a mill.
Using a light-duty router to cut aluminum is similar to using a small hammer to break up a sidewalk: It'll work, Be careful to take it easy and you won't damage the hammer, but it'll take a long time.
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Exactly, engraving AI is OK but any serious work requires slow feed rates, shallow cuts and lots of oil. It takes a couple hours for even a small bracket.
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