Cnc Router Aluminum Extrusions

In 1999 cnt built the first of several machines designed to drill and mill aluminum extrusions for a variety of applications including door window frames aircraft components lighting enclosures and wall systems.

Cnc router aluminum extrusions. This video shows the axyz cnc router machining 5051 aluminum tool plate 0 5 thick with a 3 16 diameter router bit. Cnt 1000 extrusion series cnc machine with one tilting z head 4 x 12 work envelope. Processes shown include drilling pocket machining and profile cut. A cnc router is primarily known for cutting plastic and wood.

It is able to lift significantly more weight on the z axis. The answer to this question is definitely yes. No matter what cnc router you may use you can use it to cut aluminum provided that you do it in the right way. The gantry is able to be supported from three points on the framework and with some tlc and some clever modifications with this in mind your gantry can move smoothly in both directions.

This cnc machine frame has been built mostly from of our sturdy 40 80 material mixed with some of our 40 40 profile to finish it off. My next change will include adding an air cooled high speed spindle to the z axis. It should allow me to cut 3 4 plywood in a single pass.