Not if you use the right feeds and speeds and right tools
Comment on Anon hates aluminum
Blackout@kbin.run 5 months ago
Aluminum is great, until you want to machine it. Then it's a gummy piece of shit.
HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Maalus@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Wait huh? I managed to machine aluminium with the cutter going in reverse. It’s basically shiny wood, it’s so easy to machine. People do it all the time on hobby routers, no need for a knee mill or sth
Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 months ago
JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 5 months ago
As far as machining goes, AL is easy mode compared to high carbon steels, tool steels, and inconels.
PsychedSy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 months ago
Inconel is an annoying cunt. Eats cutters and work hardens like a motherfucker.