Tag: CNC 3040

CNC Router

Perfect beginner end mills for Aluminium (CNC Router)

MBcreates

February 3, 2023

In this video I’ll test six low budget end mills for milling aluminium on a CNC router.

Affiliate links to the end mills:

Tool 1: ⅛ inch 2 flute: http://bit.ly/2N2DyEE
Tool 2: 4 mm 3 flute: http://bit.ly/2N2DPXZ
Tool 3: 5 mm 3 flute: http://bit.ly/2N2DPXZ
Tool 4: 4 mm 2 flute: http://bit.ly/2N1KYb2
Tool 5: 4 mm 2 flute: http://bit.ly/2SxnT6g
Tool 6: 6 mm 2 flute chamfer: http://bit.ly/2tmihfX

(Tool 1 3:00 Tool 2 7:17 Tool 3 11:50 Tool 4 12:48 Tool 5 14:40 Tool 6 15:36)

Blogpost, tool library and fusion files: http://bit.ly/2BzwQ4B

After many hours of doing tests with cutting aluminium on my CNC router I reached a high enough skill level that that almost all of my operations succeed. Getting to this point has resulted in many broken end mills. Lately I am investing in high quality tooling to get even better performance when milling aluminium on my CNC 6040 router. The low budget tools that I used for all the testing where in the $0,50 to $5 dollar price range. The high quality tools that I recently added to my collection cost $35 or more. I have changed my work approach to prevent these expensive tools from breaking.

The main cause of tool damage is a mistake in the g-code. Testing new CAM settings, materials or workholding are still activities with a high chance of a mistake.The first part of my new work approach is that I only use the expensive tools on operations that I’ve tested with the low budget tools. The second change is the implementation of the fusion 360 CAM templates. With these templates it’s possible to save CAM operations that have work well. When starting on a new workpiece you can just regreate the operation on the new workpiece. With the use of the templates the chance of making a mistake is very small.

In this first end mill test video I selected six tools that were super cheap but still good enough to cut 6060 Aluminum on my CNC 6040 router. In future video’s I would like to test more end mills both in the low budget category (below $5) and the medium to high priced tooling.

Do you have suggestion on end mills I should test in my next video? Please leave a comment in the comment section below.

Affiliate links to the end mills:

music credits:

first track:
50 $tants (Instrumental Hip-Hop Beat) by Clapp&theBassPhysician https://soundcloud.com/clapandthebass…
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second track:
Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic
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third track:
50 $tants (Instrumental Hip-Hop Beat) by Clapp&theBassPhysician https://soundcloud.com/clapandthebass…
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fourth track:
Life Is by Cosimo Fogg (201) https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg
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fifth track:
Hold On by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud
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sixth track:
Chill Soul Rap Instrumental by Nkato https://soundcloud.com/nkato
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seventh track:
Title: Parasail
Artist: Silent Partner

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In this video I’ll test six low budget end mills for milling aluminium on a CNC router. Affiliate links to the end mills: Tool 1: ⅛ inch 2 flute: http://bit.ly/2N2DyEE Tool 2: 4 mm 3 flute: http://bit.ly/2N2DPXZ Tool 3: 5 mm 3 flute: http://bit.ly/2N2DPXZ Tool 4: 4 mm 2 flute: http://bit.ly/2N1KYb2 Tool 5: 4 mm 2 flute: http://bit.ly/2SxnT6g Tool 6:

Metal CNC Machine

Upgraded Desktop CNC 3018 cuts Aluminum FAST!

ericinventor

December 8, 2022

Finally, my $200 Chinese Desktop Genmitsu CNC 3018 can cut aluminum… after 2 years of upgrades, testing, and tuning.

00:00-1:00 CNC Trailer
1:00-2:41 Project Intro + Goals
2:41-6:16 CNC Upgrades V1
6:16-8:26 CNC Upgrades V2
8:26-10:33 CNC Upgrades V3
10:33-12:24 Final CNC cutting like butter
12:24-12:59 Outro

CNC V3 Final Upgrades:

Genmitsu CNC 3018 PRO: https://amzn.to/3MoPu1t
Genmitsu CNC 3018 PRO (cheaper): https://amzn.to/3wzY7PV
Makita CNC Router RT0701C: https://amzn.to/3lqeZTS
400mm MGN12H Linear Rails: https://amzn.to/3FYHCRW
Z-axis: https://cnc4newbie.com/store/en/other-products/z-axis-sliders/xcarve-slider-belt-6-or-8-p92c79c37/
(this is not the exact z-axis I used in the video, but it is similar, the exact one seems to no longer be available on their website, sorry)
Metric T-slot Nuts: https://amzn.to/3ogw97T
Metric Hardware: https://amzn.to/3oaXpVG

CNC V2 Upgrades:

500W Spindle Upgrade: https://amzn.to/39vPwpq
Z-axis: https://amzn.to/3sGjRZ6

3D Printable Parts:

Silk Silver PLA Filament: https://amzn.to/3VgSRf5
Makita Motor Mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5389163
Z-Axis Adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5389163
Electronics cover: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5389163

Final Feeds and Speeds:

Spindle RPM : 27,000
Feed: 600mm/min
Depth of Cut: 0.75mm
Endmill: Yonico 2-flute 2″ 1/8″ or 3/6″ dia carbide endmill (31212-SC)

Music:
The Awakening – Patrick Patrikios
Treat Yourself – Dyalla
Hollow Bells – Cxdy
Depth Fuse – French Fuse

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Finally, my $200 Chinese Desktop Genmitsu CNC 3018 can cut aluminum… after 2 years of upgrades, testing, and tuning. 00:00-1:00 CNC Trailer 1:00-2:41 Project Intro + Goals 2:41-6:16 CNC Upgrades V1 6:16-8:26 CNC Upgrades V2 8:26-10:33 CNC Upgrades V3 10:33-12:24 Final CNC cutting like butter 12:24-12:59 Outro CNC V3 Final Upgrades: Genmitsu CNC 3018 PRO: https://amzn.to/3MoPu1t Genmitsu CNC 3018 PRO

CNC Milling Machine

A CNC Mill For Less Than $200 – Is It Worth Buying? (CNC 3018 Pro)

Artisan Makes

October 25, 2022

G’day everyone,

I have been wanting to get my hands on one of these cheap CNC kits for quite some time. It is more of a curiosity, rather than an investment. I want to know what can you get for $200. I have seen these CNC machines on ebay for a long time, but I recently saw a listing on sale for less than $200, so I took the gamble. This is a CNC 3018 Pro from Vevor. In this video I’ll unbox it, assemble it, go through my first impressions and take a few test cuts in various materials. I hope you enjoy the video.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:36 – Unboxing
1:21 – Going Through The Components In The Box
4:28 – Assembling The Mini Mill
6:13 – Overview And First Impressions
7:47 – Spindle, ER 11 Collet And Cutters
10:32 – Rigidity Concerns
11:41 – GRBL Computer Controller
13:00 -Test Engraving In Wood And Aluminium
15:34 – Making Toolpaths In Fusion 360
16:08 – Cutting Profiles In Wood And Acrylic
17:52 – Test Cuts in Aluminium
18:25 – Final Thoughts

#CNC #CNC3018 #Machining

CNC 3018 Pro

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G’day everyone, I have been wanting to get my hands on one of these cheap CNC kits for quite some time. It is more of a curiosity, rather than an investment. I want to know what can you get for $200. I have seen these CNC machines on ebay for a long time, but I recently saw a listing on