That came out pretty good for the first time using the bits. I've been researching CNC videos for years, and I have enjoy learning from you, keep up the good work.

Nice.... you are Really making me want to buy one of these more every time I see your videos.... you make it look so easy even though you probably been doing it for a while.... thank you for the videos.... it really is helping me learn even before I get the machine...

You've given me hope! Love this man...thanks for sharing!

Great and usefull video’s! Thanks for the Work.

NICE!!! You have answered a long sought question. Thanks

In the machine shop I worked we used kerosene when cutting aluminum. But looked great loved it

Nice Job! I have tried aluminum on my CNC and my first attempt certainly did not turn out as nice as yours! Great tip on the diamond drag engraving - thank you!

Great video. Many thanks for sharing!

Wow! That came out pretty nice! I have never seen a drag bit- definitely want one now!

Great video and I would say it came out pretty nice! What model Shapeoko is that?

I use mineral spirits for a lubricant on brass and aluminum, it helps a lot and wouldn't dry up fast. Also if the cut is deep don't use a single pass.

i find that on my smaller machine ( more prone to vibrations and stuff ) , it needs to take less on the passes, this will usually suit most machines, if your not sure about spindle rpm, do a test strip with different rpm and see what works best and at what feed and depth of cut. aside from that your aluminum turned out great,

Thanks for this. Wish I would have seen this before I did my vids. Live and slow speeds are the key. I’ve gotten away with WD40.

The results of the first operation looked like the opposite of the CAD image you showed. Is that possible? Looking at specific parts of a KZfaq vid is a pain on this iPad, so I haven't gone back to look a second time, but that's what hit me, immediately.

Super cool stuff, I really want to get a shapeoko myself.

Nice sign! I have been watching CNC videos for a while now as I want to get a CNC that is capable of cutting guitar bodies and necks but also capable of the odd bit of making some metal chips. I enjoyed this video +1 SUBS

Trial and error is a good way to see what works and what doesn't. Hey, it worked for WD40. This one looks like a success. Good job Bud

Is there enough fine control to engrave say 1/8 tall lettering? How fine of detail can you get?

Nice work what CAD are you using cheers from OZ.

3:59 , I would bet the direction of travel and rotation of the bit cause a slight shift.

I would say the wavy pattern is possibly a combination of three things. That can be remedied with tool path correction. Which I've only seen people do successfully in fusion 360. 1 is possibly super fine tuning of your steps per mm or inch. And mostly tool deflection. You may try creating a clean up code to make a final pass just around the play button. Which could result in messing up the whole thing. Personally I would leave well enough alone. But take steps to try and correct it on future pieces. This is why i want to learn fusion 360. Problem with my machine is it only seems to run with universal g code sender. Which could possibly still run g code from fusion but is a few more steps in the process. Any way I like your videos they are helping me learn this new profession/hobby. So i can get out of trucking and start follow my dreams. Ps. Take it easy on the oil haulers. Not sure what part of west texas your from but I run in that area about 800 miles from my home in the pecos orla and east north east area.

Would you share a video on how you set up the files in carbide create. I know nothing about drag knives AND WANT TO EXPAnd what I do Jeff

It seemed you used oil with the drag but, do you feel that helped/hurt? Is that bit still holding up?

great video

I love what you’re doing. I just jumped and bought a Millright CNC and can’t wait to get started on some things. Would love to get a 5’x10’ CNC but I’ll start off with a 24”x24” first. Good work mister!!

This channel is so cool

Great video! Would like to know if it would cut aluminum that deep. I’ll check your other videos to see if you cover that.

Nice. I have a homebuilt CNC using a Bosch Colt router. I have tried a few aluminum pieces and not much success. I do have a couple of diamond drag bits I have used on Lexan. May try it on aluminum next

nice job!!

What machine is this? That's a Shapeoko? I might have to get one of these. I doing research on what machine I wanna purchase and start off with. I want quality.

What cut depth and speeds did you run the drag bit at? Turned out great

the wavy pattern on the V-cut looks like deflection. your first pass has straight lines due to the constant pressure of the bit going through material and it is unnoticeable because of constant load. when the cross-hatch pass starts, the bit tries to walk when it hits the peaks of the first pass. the belts and gantry are flexing under the torque of the bit. run the code on softer material and compare the pattern.

what kinda tool are you using?? is it a kinda of a diamond drag bit??

the nut for the dewalt is it ER16M and thank you for the video

Nice first try! I use WD40 for lube and I would do the engraving of the play button in 2 passes, 0.006" each pass

Just got a XXL shapeoko and in process of building it now.

if you were to guess, how long would that take to cut from start to finish? specifically cutting time!

Very nice

Try using Kool Mist water based lubricant Avail MSC. Just rinse with water and it's completely clean.

did you make those clamps? if so do you have the GCode?

Where did you get the diamond drag bit? I enjoy your videos and you have inspired me to get back to working with my Shapeoko.

did you test that pattern in wood to see if it would end up the same? if it does , it's a program error..

I have an x-carve and use compressed air to clear the chips in aluminum cutting. I cut fast ipm but low doc and it works pretty good. That looks great, I just subbed your channel. I don't make videos but hey ya never know. Thumbs up

Great shirt!

Good info, thanks for sharing. What degree Drag but were you using? Where in Texas are you located? One Texan to another.

To help eliminate burrs take finish passes at final depth twice. Use WD-40 and try a 60 degree engraving bit that is single cutting edge. Still looks great for a hobby machine.

Coool!

WD 40 works really well when cutting aluminum. Keeps the aluminum from welding itself onto the tip of the cutter.

A9 cutting oil for aluminum is the best. Try it once and you will never go back. Also you should stick to one or two flutes for your cutter. Cheers!

I don’t claim to be an expert. But I would say it might have to be the tuning on the stepper motors and belt. One of you axis is moving shorter in relation to the the opposite axis. Just and educated guess. Good luck

Loved your shirt

Where did you get that table?! That’s really sweet

Nice work. Thanks for sharing. And i hope you get ur youtube plate soon. I just subscribed to help a little bit.

Is that machine support delcam powermill and artcam

Thanks sorry I did not see the videos.

Just research your material and send it in tolerance to the cutter adjust programing as need be. Would have liked to see forced air on the work to cool and clear rather than still cutting fluid that just reams chips back into the aluminum though. might have helped the right hand corner of the button out :)

hi nice video , what adaptor use to plug 1 mm bit ?

So even with the belt it’s able to do aluminum nice

Hi are you using vectric?

Great video can you do a video on those clamps you have in the video please

how long was total run time for that roughly? all said and done for the whole plate. and is this something you can walk away from after starting or should i monitor the whole time?

My shapeoko XXL comes in today.

I must say, you guys in Texas really know how to blow it off. Proof positive that Texas is full of more than just steers. Seriously though, kudos!

Is it possible to redo the part that didn't get the oil?

is bit not getting to hot v-bit

Engraving is one thing, milling mechanical parts is another. I think aluminum is to a Shapeoko what steel is to a Sherline.

What software are you using to design???

Nice video buddy. Can you next time make video where you use diamond drag bit on copper??? Thank you in advance

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this looks like it's a problem on the rigidity of the whole gantry, it can't hold it steady. may want to reduce feed rate or depth of cut.

Use WD-40 when cutting Aluminum - thanks for your informative videos.

Maybe you could edit the noise to lower vol level

great play button! I want to see what the rest of that tee shirt said?

Vegetarian :) cool

I think your clamps are upside down 🤷🏻‍♂️

your Z was not perpendicular to the surface of the aluminum, thats why one side is sharp, and one side of the path was dull. Its probably not your Z, its the surface of the material. If you surface the material first, then cut this, it should be even.

surprisingly good for a shapeoko. they look like a toy compared to my cnc with 20mm rails and ballscrews. Mine is over built and this one is under built but it is passable for most people and most parts/projects.

The Shapeoko CNC is not made for aluminium. Im looking into creating some machines myself that are able to mill both aluminium and steel. Contact me of you are interested in the project and pricing and so on.

Wudent too bad.....

way better resuts not using junk shapeoko lol

You spelt it as you pronounced it. It is Aluminium. Gosh Americans!