CNC Project: Machining Aluminum Honeycomb Sign

CNC Project: Machining Aluminum Honeycomb Sign | ToolsToday

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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.

Dom Riccobene machines the ToolsToday logo into aluminum honeycomb panels, using Amana Tool® solid carbide CNC router bits. Filmed in 4K.

Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) Coated, 6 Flute Up-Spiral Cutting Edge for Superior Chip Ejection. When applications require a lightweight, high strength composite panel, aluminum honeycomb panels are often the best solution and Amana Tool provide the ultimate cutting tools. The CNC machine is a Freedom Machine Tool Patriot 4x8 (by DMS).

ToolsToday provided product.

Feed, Speed, Chip Load & Step Down CNC Running Parameters

3/8” Dia Solid Carbide ZrN Coated Honeycomb Cutting 3/8 SHK x 3 Inch Long, 6-Flute Router Bit No. 46308
Feed Rate (IPM): 400
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.003”
Ramp Down IPM: 200

1/8” Dia Spiral ‘O’ Single Flute, Aluminum Cutting 1/8 Up-Cut Router Bit with Mirror Finish Router Bit
No. 51506
With 47640 Adapter and RB-102 Bushing
Feed Rate (IPM): 70
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.003”
Ramp Down IPM: 35

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Tools Used in Video:

- Amana Tool 46308 CNC Solid Carbide ZrN Coated Honeycomb Cutting 3/8 D x 1-1/4 CH x 3/8 SHK x 3 Inch Long, 6-Flute Router Bit

- Amana Tool 51506 SC Spiral O Single Flute, Aluminum Cutting 1/8 D x 5/16 CH x 1/8 SHK x 1-1/2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit with Mirror Finish

- Amana Tool 47640 1/2 Inch Shank CNC Extension Adapter for 1/4 Inch Shank Router Bits

- Amana Tool RB-102 High Precision Steel Router Collet Reducer 1/4 Overall D x 1/8 Inner D x 1 Inch Long