Machining Aluminum with the 278-Z on the Shapeoko - #MaterialMonday

Single flute endmills aren't just for plastic. They're also awesome for aluminum on desktop CNC's. (Don't use your plastic cutters in aluminum though, different geometry.) Here are some speeds and feeds for machining aluminum with our 278-Z on the Shapeoko.

NOTE: These speeds and feeds are for 6061-T6. If you have a different alloy, your mileage may vary. Here's what can happen if you're using an alloy that's bad for machining - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm-qSytjFnI

278Z Single Flute Endmill: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collections/cutters/products/278z-25-single-flute-zrn?variant=14181994692669

Learn more about our line of Desktop CNC machines at carbide3d.com

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