# Cutting aluminum

**URL:** <https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cutting-aluminum/8625>\
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**Created:** [October 31, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cutting-aluminum/8625 "2021-10-31T23:44:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![scottmeyer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f9b8f/32.png) [@scottmeyer](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/scottmeyer)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cutting-aluminum/8625/1 "2021-10-31T23:44:50Z")

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ok, some generic info for feeds, speeds, depth of cut , and step over for aluminum.  
please help me understand. and yes right now I have the Makita trim router. I know not perfect for machining aluminum but it is what I have for now.

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**Author:** ![AdamsLeatherWorks](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/adamsleatherworks/32/954_2.png) [@AdamsLeatherWorks](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/AdamsLeatherWorks)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cutting-aluminum/8625/2 "2021-11-01T12:50:39Z")

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I can’t answer your question, but you might enjoy watching this video from a Shapeoko Pro user experimenting with aluminum.

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/7/e/7eae1d8ed1620136364b3c655336bcaa3474f285.jpeg "Will it Cut Aluminum? Shapeoko Pro") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RecX9hUwxB4)

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**Author:** ![JDog](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/jdog/32/2056_2.png) [@JDog](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JDog)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cutting-aluminum/8625/3 "2021-11-01T14:53:09Z")

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From 1F at 275ipm.

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/2/a/2a8ff00c0473aa2b55ec7060cca50bc2f688fc87.jpeg "Surfacing Aluminum At 275 ipm On The Onefinity CNC") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTB3L-Dqv84)

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**Author:** ![IHaveLotsToLearn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@IHaveLotsToLearn](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/IHaveLotsToLearn)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2021, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cutting-aluminum/8625/4 "2021-11-14T04:59:49Z")

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Hey Scott,

I actually bought the 1f for aluminum. I’m currently testing things still, but I’m getting closer and closer after bits break left and right. I’m making a tread for documentation if you’d like to check it out.

How far have you gone? Can I see your projects?

Link for my thread: [I broke my first bit let's gooo! - #3 by IHaveLotsToLearn](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/i-broke-my-first-bit-lets-gooo/8767/3)

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**Author:** ![scottmeyer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f9b8f/32.png) [@scottmeyer](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/scottmeyer)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/cutting-aluminum/8625/5 "2021-11-14T05:37:28Z")

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Thanks Nathan, I build exotic wood art boxes. I incorporate aluminum and aluminum medallions where I can. I want to learn how to cut out aluminum in shapes for box hardware.  
I have had my onefinity machine for about 2 months and have not gotten up the nerve to try machining aluminum yet.  
Check out some of my work on my website  
[scottmeyerdesigns.com](http://scottmeyerdesigns.com).  
Check out the category made in NC. It’s my new line of art boxes with resin inlay.

Thanks!  
Scott