It is able to lift significantly more weight on the z axis.
Cnc router aluminum extrusions.
This video shows the axyz cnc router machining 5051 aluminum tool plate 0 5 thick with a 3 16 diameter router bit.
As a result people often raise the question can i used a cnc router for cutting aluminum.
A cnc router is primarily known for cutting plastic and wood.
The answer to this question is definitely yes.
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In 1999 cnt built the first of several machines designed to drill and mill aluminum extrusions for a variety of applications including door window frames aircraft components lighting enclosures and wall systems.
Cnt 1000 extrusion series cnc machine with one tilting z head 4 x 12 work envelope.
The new aluminum cnc router build has one other benefit i was not counting on.
This cnc machine frame has been built mostly from of our sturdy 40 80 material mixed with some of our 40 40 profile to finish it off.
The gantry is able to be supported from three points on the framework and with some tlc and some clever modifications with this in mind your gantry can move smoothly in both directions.
It should allow me to cut 3 4 plywood in a single pass.