Different types of plastics Before we look at the best tools for cutting plastic, we first need to look at what plastics are, because to get the best results there isn’t a one tool fits all. …...

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Clear the chips away! Aluminium chips can easily clog up CNC router bits as they stick to the cutters. Using an upcut tool lifts the chips up and out of the cutting path and using a lubrication should stop the chips sticking to the tool.

As with all materials it’s not just the material that needs to be considered but several other factors which can be the difference between a great cut or a messy one. These include the thickness of the material, the depth of cut and the finish you are after – if you’re working with a material for the first time our friendly customer services team are on hand to answer any questions.

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Aluminium can be cut on a range of machines from using a mitre saw to Milling Machines up to CNC Plasma machines. With a CNC Routers it’s possible to have one cost effective machine to cut a wide variety of materials from acrylic to aluminium, so we will be focusing on the best CNC router cutting tools for cutting Aluminium.

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Aluminium as with many metals have a smaller range or ‘sweet spot’ when it comes to speeds and feeds for cutting. This means for the longevity of your CNC router tools it’s good to use a feeds and speeds calculator or speak to an expert before you begin cutting.

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When cutting Aluminium we would always advise using a lubricant. Using a lubricant helps to maintain a lower temperature as there is less friction resulting in a longer tool life

If you have any questions about appropriate tools for the job please contact our customer services team on 01329 246 070.

We say it a lot but you will always get the best result when using the appropriate tool. There are a lot of router bits which won’t give you a great finish or will break easily when it comes to cutting aluminium. By choosing the appropriate router tool, and calculating the best feeds and speeds, cutting aluminium should be easy.

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Our OWN BRAND Cutter Shop Tool CS-3184 is making light work and clean cuts on this beautiful piece of 19.5mm thick Birchwood Ply with Oak Face Laminate. The 3/8″ ‘Viper’ Two Flute Mortise Compression Spiral designed…...

The chips can also fly everywhere, when working with Aluminium please wear safety glasses and be prepared for the clean up afterwards!

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*It’s always good to read your CNC machine manual before cutting a new material as there may be specific instructions, hints and tips on cutting various materials.

The discography of American rock band Tool consists of five studio albums, one box set, two extended plays, four video albums, sixteen singles and eight music videos.

Aluminium has a wide variety of uses from foil used in the kitchen, due to its moisture resistance, keeping food from going dry to parts for an aeroplane due to its excellent corrosion resistance. Aluminium is also a good electrical conductor and much cheaper than copper so is now commonly used in electrical transmission lines.

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Shortly after entering the studio to record their second album in September 1995, the band experienced its only lineup change to date, with bassist D'Amour leaving amicably to pursue other projects. He was replaced by Justin Chancellor and recording resumed.[4] October 1996 saw the release of Ænima which eventually beat Tool's debut in sales,[5] and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA in 2003.[3] The third single from the album, "Ænema", won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1998.[6] Following legal battles with their label, the band went on hiatus. Tool returned in May 2001 with the release of Lateralus. The album reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart in its debut week,[7] and was certified triple platinum in April 2021.[3] The first single, "Schism", won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2002.[8] Again waiting five years between releases, 10,000 Days was released in May 2006. The album sold 564,000 copies in its opening week in the US, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200,[9] and was certified double platinum by the RIAA in April 2021.[3] The album won a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package in 2007.[10] In August 2019, Tool released Fear Inoculum. In March 2022, Tool re-released the song "Opiate" as a single titled "Opiate²". This was a re-recorded version of "Opiate", as the Opiate EP turned 30 years old that year.

Tool was founded in 1990 by vocalist Maynard James Keenan and guitarist Adam Jones,[1] who then recruited drummer Danny Carey and bassist Paul D'Amour. They initially released a demo EP in 1991 called 72826. Although demos are typically intended only for record labels, the band was so pleased with theirs that they sold copies to their fans. Tool signed to Zoo Entertainment just three months into their career,[2] and released their first studio EP, Opiate, in March 1992. After touring to positive reviews, they released their first full-length album, Undertow, in April 1993. The album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2021.[3]

Silver in colour, Aluminium is a light weight metal and is the most widespread metal on earth. It has a lower density than many other common metals making it easy to form and machine.