cutting small sections in 3mm Aluminium composite???
mixedup said
11:50 AM Aug 16, 2016
Any suggestions re how one would normally cut small sections (e.g. handle, lock etc) in 3mm Aluminium composite?
(I have a circular metal cutter blade for metal/Aluminium for the outside cuts, but wondering for the small cuts that aren't on the edges so to speak)
BAZZA44 said
02:32 PM Aug 16, 2016
Hi mixedup, just use any tools that you would use with aluminium sheet.:- Hole saw, jigsaw, router, trimmer,(with correct cutters), high speed drills, file etc. Stick masking tape over the work area to prevent scratching.
Barry
mixedup said
02:36 PM Aug 16, 2016
ok thanks - I've got a jigsaw, so maybe I'll try this first on some offcut then (think I have a Aluminium blade for it if I recall in the set of blades I got)
Old Col said
02:53 PM Aug 16, 2016
drill a hole in the corner for the blade to fit in
El Gringo said
04:07 PM Aug 16, 2016
I drilled a hole and used a router, 6mm straight cut bit, worked really well.
Vince said
04:45 PM Aug 16, 2016
Use some cutting compound to stop blades/teeth chocking up
Cheers
Vince
robol said
06:45 PM Aug 16, 2016
Hi mixedup. I used my drop saw with a fine toothed TUNGSTAN blade, it did a nice cut on aluminium profiles.
Cheers Rob.
mixedup said
07:53 PM Aug 16, 2016
Vince wrote:
Use some cutting compound to stop blades/teeth chocking up
maybe dumb question but, what brand/type do you recommend, and how do you apply it? is it just something you apply along the cut line before you start?
BAZZA44 said
09:48 PM Aug 16, 2016
WD40 or similar sprayed on the blade now and again, also along the cut line helps.
Barry
mixedup said
09:57 PM Aug 16, 2016
ok thanks
BaupleNut said
07:29 AM Aug 17, 2016
A fein saw would be the best tool to use, but buy the cheaper alternative on ebay or maybe bunnings, it's an oscillating saw like they use to remove plaster casts idea for aluminium sheet.
Aus-Kiwi said
10:15 AM Aug 17, 2016
Depending on application . I use a nibbler, cutting disc or plasma cutter . When did my Lexus sheet metal inlet I used friends CNC punching machine .,
Vince said
10:53 AM Aug 17, 2016
mixedup wrote:
Vince wrote:
Use some cutting compound to stop blades/teeth chocking up
maybe dumb question but, what brand/type do you recommend, and how do you apply it? is it just something you apply along the cut line before you start?
Hi mixedup.
Never a dumb question if you don't know, I use WD40 or similar will suffice.
Just need to keep a lubricant on the tool cutting edge or blade to stop the swarf from adhering to it.
Any suggestions re how one would normally cut small sections (e.g. handle, lock etc) in 3mm Aluminium composite?
(I have a circular metal cutter blade for metal/Aluminium for the outside cuts, but wondering for the small cuts that aren't on the edges so to speak)
Barry
Cheers
Vince
Cheers Rob.
maybe dumb question but, what brand/type do you recommend, and how do you apply it? is it just something you apply along the cut line before you start?
Barry
Hi mixedup.
Never a dumb question if you don't know, I use WD40 or similar will suffice.
Just need to keep a lubricant on the tool cutting edge or blade to stop the swarf from adhering to it.
Cheers
Vince