[studysession]

Hi -
I have a small CNC mill and want to cut out some small parts from aluminum.
Picture showing CNC Mill:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attach...achmentid=4431

I am looking for mits that are pleanty strong enough for 6061 and 7075 aluminum that are 1.5 and 2mm in diameter. Links where to purchase these bits would be appreciated. I also need a TAP for TAPing 2mm metric screws.

Attached is a picture of the part I want to CNC.

Thanks!

[kong]

Get in touch with Carbmax in waterlooville, tel: 0800731274 and ask for a catalogue.
They do an excellent range of carbide and HSS tooling, and a lot of small bits. Good prices too, and a range of cutters specifically for aluminium - although I find their standard two-flute slot drills to do a fine job in ali.
The only drawback is that they only deal with companies, so you will have to make one up if you don't have one already.
As for the taps, you will find a good range of small sizes over here:
http://www.tracytools.com/tapsanddiesmetric.htm

[studysession]

WOW! Thanks! That link is very useful to me. Any places that do not require being a company to get bits for what I want?

[kong]

Ok, try this one:
http://www.engineerstoolroom.co.uk/solid_carbide.htm
Although carbmax really has a greater range and better prices. Just give them a ring, they may be prepared to help you out?!

[studysession]

Thanks! I am going to ring both and see what happens. I want to get the catalog fromt he one. I am still looking for good deal on a dividing head.

I am finding that alot of them are to big for my mill.
Picture showing CNC Mill:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attach...achmentid=4431

The bed on my mill is 240x145mm -- I saw that the one company you posted has the gear cutters i am looking for which is very nice for me. Hopefully they are affordable. Now just need these milling bits and taps I posted about and a affordable dividing head that is not to big for my mill.

THANKS!

[greggv]

www.usshoptools.com,www.jlindustrial.com

[nervis1]

I second the US shop tools, I buy from them all the time, also see Travers, and KBC, ENCO. I've never had an issue with any of them. They will sell to anyone, and send you nice 2" thick catalogs with lots of cool toys.

[kong]

They will sell to anyone, and send you nice 2" thick catalogs with lots of cool toys.

Lol, and the postage and import duty will be more expensive than a whole bunch of end mills!

[nervis1]

Oops did not see you guys were in the UK.

[studysession]

US sites or UK sites are fine - I buy from abroad a lot.