Today we find out if a 3018 CNC is capable of machining aluminum! The model I’m using has been upgraded with a 500w spindle kit but the stock spindle on the 3018 CNC is probably also able to machine aluminum, just at slower speeds.
Check out my 500w spindle upgrade video here: https://youtu.be/x3ixNgt9XRk
CNC beginners guide: https://youtu.be/NNnxV0NLdXE
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One side note: At 0:48 and 1:55 I meant to write “.003 DOC” not “.0003 DOC”
(This is a re-upload as the audio on the original video became irreversibly messed up)
Music in this video:
“Immaculate Taste” – Engelwood
“Alleycat Blues” – TMNT
“Outside World” – Zukira
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“Will a 3018 CNC Machine Aluminum?” May 2021 ©
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I love the TMNT music
Placa de yt de AliExpress
I loved the sander with the cd player jaja
HDD Sander LOL
i hit the sub button when i saw the harddrive grinder 😀
Adding a like for he hardrive sander 🙂
is the 3018 pro version better than the 3018 with extrusions
a 1/8th end mill will allow you to get away with a bit more , less interation with the part.
Sodium?
can make parts of aluminum but don't expect perfect surface finish nor accurate dimensions … okay ..
Not able to cut to the correct dimension and tolerance means it's not able to cut Aluminum
I managed to get my stock version to cut aluminium, slowly. 0.1mm feed rate 100-200mm/min. Problems with the X axis flexing. What is aluminum?
GRBL setting Configuration?
Do you know which alloy you were cutting by chance?
Is this machine worth to get
Hello, what type of filament (PLA, TPU,…etc) did you use to print the spindle holder? . Thanks
Will this lightly etch stainless steel? I dont need much depth, just need to trace stencils ?
Does the tote help with noise any?
So… the only modification on this CNC its the 500w spindle? the rest its "plain vanilla"?
Nice bud! Now try a single flute cutter and the highest rpm you can do. Idk if you're looking to upgrade, but the new Sainsmart 3020 has a metal Z axis and linear rails on X.
Great job on the videos! Keep up the good work.
Omg I love the hard drive sander that’s such a good idear!!!
Thanks, keep on cutting
https://youtube.com/c/DBXLabs
Great video, thanks! Keep it going
2:05
me when it's not very fast