I need to make a product that is 30cm x 15cm x 1cm of Aluminum. I was wondering if it is best to try to source blocks of aluminum that are these dimensions or to get something a bit bigger and dimension it myself with a milling machine. It seems to be extra work to machine the dimensions myself. Getting my CNC machine in a couple weeks.
- If I do use the ready dimensioned material, I am assuming that setting the zero access would have to be a lot more accurate than setting it when cutting out my own dimensions correct?
- Would the finish usually be the same?
Just wondering what most of you would do if you had this option.