Over the last month or so I have been sourcing parts for my CNC build.
The CNC will have an approximate foot print of 3' x 5' (work area: 2' x 4').
I plan on cutting wood for the most part (not too worried about aluminum or metals at this point).

So far I have managed to find all the mechanical components I need for this build through AliExpress and Ebay.
Since I have a limited budget of around $2000 CAD, I've had a hard time finding Aluminum Extrusion locally that fits the budget.

I have found a couple of suppliers for T-Slot AE on AliExpress at a reasonable price but have noticed that the Grade of aluminum they are using is 6063-T5.

Most commonly it seems AE is made using 6061-T6 Grade aluminum which is a fair bit stronger according to some online resources:
https://www.makeitfrom.com/compare/6...63-T5-Aluminum

I'm wondering if 6063-T5 Grade is still strong enough to hold up as the base frame of the CNC?

If anyone has experience with 6063-T5 Grade, it would be great to understand the possible applications and limitations of the material.

Any sort of feedback is welcome!

Atan