Alternative Material

[Jim Mill]

I would like to know what type of material to practice on other then alumunium, to keep cost down on my 3 axis cnc mill?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
Jim Mill

[widgitmaster]

try using 12L14 leaded steel, cuts really nice!
also try plexiglas, it comes in all thicknesses too

[dertsap]

mdf would work well , you can glue pieces together to get larger stock size if you need ,one sheet is cheap and would go a long way
safe on tools as well

[Jim Mill]

Widgitmaster and Detsap. I thank you for your quick reply to my inquiry.
Is mdf (mild dentisy foam ) ? If I'm in error please correct.
Again, Thank you,
Jim Mill

[widgitmaster]

MDF - Medium density fibre board - a man made material used as an alternative to wood.

[NC Cams]

Bar soap for small parts, 4x4 wood chunks glued together for big "billets".