@wmoy would need to speak to the specifics (still waiting on my Nomad 3) — but as @Gerry noted, for the previous models we only recommend using tooling larger than 1/8" in softer materials. In theory the larger rotational mass increases inertia and should power through a cut, but in practice that doesn’t seem to work out.
For cutting metal with the Nomad please see the “Material Monday” series:
and definitely consider a single flute endmill such as our:
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