Another Newbie

[Kitwn]

If you can design an oil rig, you can probably design a reasonable CNC router for the shed. You might know someone competent enough to weld it together for you as well. Welcome to the forum!

Kit

[ginger]

Thanks Kit. I’ve got the welding covered. Hmmm
So what sort of finish quality do you get on aluminium with a router type mill compared to a traditional mill.

[JAZZCNC]

Thanks Kit. I’ve got the welding covered. Hmmm
So what sort of finish quality do you get on aluminium with a router type mill compared to a traditional mill.

To be honest, if it's done right you actually get a better finish on aluminum because of the higher spindle speeds which suit cutting aluminum, conventional mills very often don't have the RPM to cut aluminum properly.

[ginger]

Ahh ok thanks yeah that makes sense
I was kinda concerned with the routers that they wouldn’t be up to the job compared with the massive heavy motors you get on a big machine. But I guess they’re cheaper and easier to replace. Also lighter for the machine to move around.
Cheers
Andy