Author: Robert Cowan

CNC Router

Facing Aluminum on Avid CNC Router – REVISITED!

Robert Cowan

November 23, 2023



In this video I revisit my previous look at facing on the Avid Pro CNC Router. I take your suggestions, tweak the settings, and show you the results!

I needed a solution for facing aluminum on my Avid CNC router. Traditional end mills are too slow, fly cutters can’t spin that fast, and spoilboard cutters aren’t made for aluminum. I reached out to Datron and they sent me their 0068444, which is a 2 flute 20mm facing end mill. The results were very good.

Original Video: https://youtu.be/ExvCyAxIjQk

For more information about the Datron endmills, visit www.datron.com or contact [email protected].

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00:00 Intro
00:34 User Suggestions
02:37 Stickout
03:19 First Cut
04:12 Second Cut
05:20 Mystery Cut
07:00 Fourth Cut
08:20 Tormach Test
09:15 Tormach/Avid Comparison
11:10 Unpacking, Takeaway, Conclusion

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In this video I revisit my previous look at facing on the Avid Pro CNC Router. I take your suggestions, tweak the settings, and show you the results! I needed a solution for facing aluminum on my Avid CNC router. Traditional end mills are too slow, fly cutters can’t spin that fast, and spoilboard cutters aren’t made for aluminum. I

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LXmini Controller – Machining the Enclosure

Robert Cowan

April 28, 2023



I’m ALMOST finished with the controller for the LXmini speakers I’m building. In this video I finish off the rear and bottom panels by using my CNC router for all the holes and cutouts.

This project is sponsored by Matterhackers. I always go to them first for all my filament needs and they’ve supplied the NylonX for this project.

NylonX Filament: https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/NylonX?aff=7452
Matterhackers Filaments: https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/3d-printer-filament?aff=7452

More information about the speakers can be found here: https://www.linkwitzlab.com/Store/LXmini.htm

LXmini Kit (Madisound): https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/2-way-speaker-kits/lxmini-linkwitz-lab-speaker-kit-pair/

00:00 Intro
00:24 Modifying the Enclosure
01:20 Workholding Process
02:18 Rear Panel Setup
02:44 Rear Panel Holes
03:04 Rear Panel 1/4″ End Mill
03:45 Rear Panel 1/8″ End Mill
05:09 Rear Panel Corner Cleanup
05:43 Rear Panel Removal and Deburring
06:00 Less Than Ideal
07:15 That’s Much Better
07:50 Bottom Panel Process
08:19 But I Don’t Have a CNC Router!
09:26 Finished Enclosure and Conclusion

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I’m ALMOST finished with the controller for the LXmini speakers I’m building. In this video I finish off the rear and bottom panels by using my CNC router for all the holes and cutouts. This project is sponsored by Matterhackers. I always go to them first for all my filament needs and they’ve supplied the NylonX for this project. NylonX