Quick question ... Anybody have any luck doing aluminum with a down cut single

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Quick question … Anybody have any luck doing aluminum with a down cut single flute endmill?

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I can comment on the theory - ideally you want an upcut with 2 flutes for the end mill. Carbide is good. Down cut is mostly used for plastics. Read: http://blog.cnccookbook.com/2012/04/06/cnc-router-cutters-types-and-how-to-use-them/

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Agreed, but prefer a single flute. Allows you to be in the better torque curve of the 400w.

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Well I guess I am going to have to find another use for the 50 or more onsrud single flute down cut endmills that were given to me

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Try at your own risk but be aware that it could start a fire.

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I have some ekstrom Carlson single flute upcuts I will just have to wait for my 1/4 collet to arrive to use them was hoping to play around a bit tonight