can it cut through 5/32" diameter Aircraft Steel
277581
DON'T EVEN CONSIDER SPENDING ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY ON THIS AS IT IS DRECK!! Mine worked twice for a total time so short one can hold a breath longer. I was persuaded to purchase this tool due to several buyers reviews that hyped item so positively (but 180 degrees in opposition to my experience) that I suspect them to be fraudulent. I purchased a Dremel again, my first only lasted 18 or 20 years of hard use before I dropped it onto the pavement from 3rd floor roof only to find that it broke.
277582
The drill comes with a decent number of cut-off ceramic discs. Given time, you would be able to cut an arbitrary length slot in sheet 5/32 (4mm) steel. Equally, if you've decent (tiny!) twist drills, and they're flooded with coolant, I don't see why you can't poke a hole in anything apart from tool steel - given time.
277583
I'm assuming you mean 5/32" diameter steel round bar made from some high quality stainless steel ("aircraft steel" doesn't mean much). A standard fibre-reinforced cut off disc or the ceramic cutting disc should be able to cut through that kind of material in less than a minute, my guess would be under 30 seconds. Since this is a rotary tool, you want to ease the cutter into the steel and let the speed of the tool do the cutting; pressing hard will just cause the motor to bog down or stop.
277584
Cutting tough Aircraft material are depend on the type of cutter or carbite tool bits etc. All I know this Proxxon are good motor, strong torque, stable speed, not likely jamb, stop or stuck while cutting. excessive hogging may cause it too hot and burn out the switch (Repaired under warranty and still works great for years now)
161328
Yes - I used it to cut 1/2 inch chrome steel (solid) rod that I was using for towel rods. It cut like butter compared to any of the other wheels that I tried. In fact I have finished my project and am still using that same first wheel.-Gerry
142863
yes and you will not be disappointed ! I suggest you take a model with the small notch at the base for the big cut.
496116
You can use this saw to cut non-ferrous metal IF you install the appropriate blade.DeWalt makes a 10" blade with metal cutting capability, the DW3219PT.
1663470
Yes. Blades are expensive, but last & cut steel fast IF taken care of. Keep item CLAMPED TIGHT.
2001530
Sure can. Make sure to use a high-quality ultra-fine finish blade when you rip it to width, and go slowly. You don't want to splinter the edges.
1681055
I don't know about stainless. Mine cut through 16gage carbon steel with no trouble at all.
2194540
Yes it will cut steel materials as long as you install the correct metal cutting blade and reduce the saws blade speed as recommended.
1855061
there are metal cutting blade readly available. 1/8th inch steel is not a problem, and have cut thicker. Thickest I can remember was cutting down a well casing
687127
I have never cut aluminum, but I have been cutting 3X3 box steel with 1/4 thick walls. It seems to handle it without a problem. Have also cut 4 inch by 1/2 in flat steel without a problem.
979327
I tried to cut .25 inch angle iron and it won't cut the side laying flat so I wouldn't think it would cut plate steel laying flat the blade can't do it.
588932
Yes. That's what I've been using it for. Be sure to watch the gauge of the metal you are cutting versus the maximum gauge that the cutter is rated for.
287261
Yes it cuts lamenated flooring I use to cut 6061 T6 aluminum in building my airplane won't work on steel but should cut your sheets fine hope that helps
1503072
It will not cut 1/2" steel effectively; especially tool steel. However, if you want to cut a small amount and have the appropriate blade then it will probably get the job done. I personally would not consider it as an option for routine use unless I had no other choice.
1675237
I think that would depend on the thickness of the material, how much you have to cut, and desired finish of cut. However this saw will indeed slice through sheet metal very cleanly! I personally love mine and would recommend it to you!
302218
I Would say no. I bought this drill for wood and heavy kydex but i would say it dosent have enough power to drill half inch steel.
830343
Yes,It's max cut is 6 1/4 inches. However, If you have to cut steel tho, find a blade for a 7 1/4 saw or even better sawzall blade. Infinitely cheaper ,easier and will not put makita at risk. Even if you need to cut at bevel, I would find another way. Not sure if metal blade exists and if it does it's gonna be a fortune.