Hi does this machine cut aluminum &amp; copper or brass sheet metal and up to what gauge? are you limited to only vintaj metals?
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The machine does not actually cut the metal. It will emboss or etch depending on what plate you use. It will cut through paper and card stock. The Big Kick will work with sheet metals up to about 26 gauge. You will find many manufactured blanks; or you can buy sheets and design your own. They do not have to be Vintaj metals only.
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This machine is not made for cutting metal. It can cut shapes out but with different software. The motor is 15000 rpm. It would require very very shallow cuts with alot of passes and the right bit. The other issue would be the software I-Picture. You can purchase other software (like: v-carve pro) or use a free g-code software.
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Havnt had it cut yet. But I do know a magnet will not stick to it so it assume it may be brass!
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I cut thin metal with scroll saws without a problem. Use the correct blade, go slow with the machine set for high speed and it works great. I've cut carbon fiber, plastic, aluminum, sheet steel, stainless, copper and brass with scroll saws.
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Hello Dennis, I use this type of saw in my job to cut EMT conduit and aluminum manually and works great, so my guess is that if you build an stand to hold and position the metal samples to cut , the task will be even easier. Good luck with your project!
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I didn't try to cut metal but I doubt it will since RPM on this saw not that high, depends what gage is metal as well but it's a great saw to cut thick wood it's easily cut 6-6 post
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I have used it on brass, stainless steel, and copper. Have not used it on aluminum.
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I have cut 1/8" aluminum with a carbide blade but had to feed very slowly and the metal still got very hot. Even on my table saws cutting aluminum creates a good deal of heat with the larger size sheet creating more heat than smaller sheets. It is a good saw but it hasn't got a whole lot of power. It uses a bridge rectifier to convert the AC to DC to run the motor and the only problem I have encountered was that the power switch has failed...bought a replacement one at a local Radio Shack for about $3.00.i
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I use 100 psi which drops to 80 during the cutting process. Anything below 70 psi may not clear the metal away from thicker material.
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I would think it would work fine. Actually just used mine today to fabricate a wall hanger out of brass plate, 1/16. Mowed right through it. Very pleased with the tool, aluminum should be no problem.
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Do not cut aluminum with a steel cutting blade! You'll have horrible galvanic corrosion and ruin your bandsaw. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion
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I have not used it on copper. I have cut many 4'x10' sheets of aluminum, and it never loads up.I never us any type of lube for cutting either.Hope this helps
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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.
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It welds aluminum fine . Ive done several jobs with it for aluminum, all small stuff nothing over 1/8 thickness .never had a problem with the machine just takes a few trys to find the sweet spot for the balance and frequency
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It does a great job on copper. I don't have anything brass,so,I don't know. Sorry!
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I inspected a cut end under 40X magnification and it seems to be copper. I ordered and installed this in several areas, cut sliced and am very happy with it. The price was also the BEST I could find. Hope this helps!
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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