Getting ready to make my first cuts in aluminum. I have lots of questions, and so far the answers seem elusive, confusing and/or contradictory. My LR3 setup includes: Makita Clone 1.25 HP Router (10k-30k RPM) 1/8" single flute carbide upcut end mill Air mist with Iso-Propyl Alcohol (IPA) Severa…

[image] Bartman: EstlCAM on the other hand suggests slot width as 1.25%-1.5% of tool diameter The tooltip you posted says 25-50%. Don’t know where you got the 1%. That wouldn’t make sense. Regarding the stepover it depends on the material. 1% would be used for steel, aluminium can do 10 easi…

[image] Guide to Milling Aluminum Plates for MP3DP v5 with EstlCAM Advice I have just recently embarked on building myself an MP3DP v5 ( Forum thread ). I decided I would mill the Aluminum plates myself because why not? This is why I built myself a CNC to begin with…I wanted…

[image] Philipp: The tooltip you posted says 25-50%. Don’t know where you got the 1%. That wouldn’t make sense No. it doesn’t make sense. I meant to say 1.25 -1.5 X tool diameter (125% - 150%). Slot width includes TD (100% or 1) plus gap of 25%-50% (0.25 - 0.50). At least in the same bal…

Trochoidal Settings and Milling Aluminum - I'm Confused

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Jonathjon (Jonathan Jones) March 17, 2024, 1:36pm 3