Can the Lowrider 3 handle these materials?

LowRider CNC Advice
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Hello folks,
I am new to CNC machines and have a few questions before I start building.

Can I machine the following materials with the Lowrider 3?

  • vermiculite boards (fire protection boards)
  • Alu Dibond plates
  • 3-6 mm aluminium plates (drilling holes etc.)

Is the Lowrider 3 suitable for this or not?
And would the Makita router be enough for this or would I need something more powerful?

Thank you very much.

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I don’t know what vermiculite boards are, but for the other two: yes. Makita is enough. :slight_smile:

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Thank you for the respond.
I dont now the english term for vermiculite but maybe wikipedia could explain it to you? :smiley:

vermiculite-board-25mm-61x100cm
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From my quick google it should work, but no promises. :smiley:

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What about acrylic glass, does that also work without problems?
I would also like to know if there is one cutter / bit for these materials or do I need different ones?

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Acryllic does work with cooling or trochoidal.

You will need different bits. Aluminium and wood are different, acryllic uses a 1-flute. Vermiculite I am not sure what would be best. I have a lot of different endmills for different things nowadays.

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