Originally Posted by LeeWay  Some grades of aluminum just take machining better than others as well. WD40 also works pretty good as a lube on aluminum.
I try not to machine any 5000 series stuff. I typically order 6000 stuff and it machines nicely. |
I use WD40 when I cut as it is now because I want to go flood cooling but I haven't built the enclosure for the mill yet. I think maybe I'll put together a tray around the table and see if that will contain the fluid for now.
Thanks Lee
Rick