Originally Posted by
muppy
Hi Andrew,
i mainly need to machine aluminum. Do you think that machine will be rigid enough for aluminum ?
Best regards,
Andrea
The simple answer is, yes it will mill aluminum.
The question you should be asking yourself is whether or not this machine is going to be able to mill aluminum fast enough and well enough to make it worth building the machine. The answer is probably 'no'.
Metal work is typically done with a fixed gantry machine, as was pointed out in an early reply. There are better machine designs for metal work, and they lend themselves to EG construction as well.
I will be watching with interest. I am considering doing some work with EG in the near future.
James
James Harvey
Harvey Development Corp.
www.Harvey-Development.com
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