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Depends on your definition of "cheap", but a Shapeoko handles light cuts in aluminium very well. Cheaper routers are readily available on Aliexpress if you don'
by jdietrich 3y ago
Depends on your definition of "cheap", but a Shapeoko handles light cuts in aluminium very well. Cheaper routers are readily available on Aliexpress if you don't mind tinkering.
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- sylware 3y agoI did watch some youtube video about "cheap" aluminium cutting (carbide mills), it is far from easy. It seems plasma/high energy laser cutters are a must.
- jacquesm 3y agoPlasma cutting aluminum has challenges all its own. Hydrogen production for one (you can imagine where that's going :) ), and you'll need some shield gas to make it work reliably. Cutting speed is going to be pretty impressive, edge quality not so much compared to a laser.