The methods illustrated here are only intended for use with a CNC machine.
Make certain that the workpiece is secured and that all components of the fixture are securely fastened to the table.
Use a guard, eye and hearing protection at all times.
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Watch as we create aluminum snowflakes to be used as a wind chime or holiday decoration from 3/16" thick aluminum using Amana Tool® industrial solid carbide and insert solid carbide CNC router bits.
Andy Glass from Glass Impressions sands three sheets of 24" x 24" aluminum to even out the imperfections before painting them crimson red, gold and hunter green. 3M double-sided tape holds down the aluminum to the machine.
Step 1. Amana's 60° V-Tip Solid Carbide Insert Knife #RCK-380, mounted to 1/4" shank In-Groove™ CNC tool body #RC-1075, engraves the names into the aluminum.
Step 2. Amana's 1/4" dia. Solid Carbide Spiral 'O' Flute with Mirror Finish Aluminum Cutting CNC Router Bit #51402 makes the profile cuts for the different snowflake patterns.
Step 3. Using a chisel, Andy removes the snowflakes and prepares them for hanging.
Feed, Speed, Chip Load & Step Down Technical Information:
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Tools Used in Video:
- Amana Tool RCK-380 Solid Carbide Insert 60 Deg x 0.005 Inch V Tip Width Engraving Knife for In-Groove System
- Amana Tool RC-1075 CNC In-Groove Insert Engraving Tool Body 1/4 Inch SHK x 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Amana Tool 51402 SC Spiral O Single Flute, Aluminum Cutting 1/4 D x 5/8 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2 Inch Long Up-Cut Router Bit with Mirror Finish
