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  1. 05-08-2016, 08:57 AM #1
    ugol
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    Better Brass hardness for CNC cutting

    Hi,
    I make hand made name plaques out of Brass, Copper and Aluminum, and now I start cutting using CNC.

    Which metal options will be easier to cut with CNC?:

    • For Brass and Copper I have 2 supply options: "Mild" or "Half-Hard" - (I use 1/16' thick)
    • For Aluminum I have many alloy options: 2219, 2014... - (I use 3/32' thick)


    Thanks!
  2. 05-08-2016, 01:11 PM #2
    LeeWay
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    Re: Better Brass hardness for CNC cutting

    Free machining brass is the easiest followed by aluminum in a machining grade and then copper. Mild brass. 6061 aluminum.
    Lee
  3. 05-08-2016, 01:38 PM #3
    ugol
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    Smile Re: Better Brass hardness for CNC cutting

    OK - so: mild grade Brass and Copper, and 6061 Aluminum.
    Many thanks Lee
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