Machining 6061 aluminum
Machining 6061 aluminum
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Looking for some ideas on how to machine 6061 aluminum from .016 thick sheet down to .006. Suggestions on cutters, holding the material, any ideas at all. Thanks
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RE: Machining 6061 aluminum
How big is the piece that you are going to cut?
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RE: Machining 6061 aluminum
RE: Machining 6061 aluminum
RE: Machining 6061 aluminum
I'd talk to a grinding shop. Double Disk Grinding might get you there - it's great at getting the opposite sides parallel but won't get you a straight part. Lapping can get you parallism and straightness.
RE: Machining 6061 aluminum
RE: Machining 6061 aluminum
RE: Machining 6061 aluminum