Anyone out there machining aluminum?
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Anyone out there machining aluminum?
Does anyone machine aluminum? I am looking to have a couple of parts (taillight bezels, etc) made from billet aluminum for my 1934 Ford pickup streetrod.
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Re: Anyone out there machining aluminum?
I do!
But only when the wrong length cutter is in the wrong tool holder! LOL
But only when the wrong length cutter is in the wrong tool holder! LOL
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Re: Anyone out there machining aluminum?
I believe parts made in that manner would be a bit too expensive for me.Thom Davies wrote:I do!
But only when the wrong length cutter is in the wrong tool holder! LOL

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Re: Anyone out there machining aluminum?
Thom, to damn funny, my first good laugh of the day!!
Dan, I owe ya, I will try it for you, if not I have a buddy that has a cnc bridgeport mill, not a problem for him, other than the code I guess.Let me know if I can help..
Dan, I owe ya, I will try it for you, if not I have a buddy that has a cnc bridgeport mill, not a problem for him, other than the code I guess.Let me know if I can help..
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