Machining aluminum on XXL

The last time I cut aluminum I just used the feeds and speeds in Carbide Create and cut dry w/ dust collection (the Sweepy I used is a bit hazy now from the scratches).

Things which will help:

  • use an endmill w/ a suitable coating (the coated ones in our shop are all suited to alu.)
  • clear the chips
  • set initial Z-axis height accurately
  • rigid workholding

There’s a bit more in the various videos at:

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