This equipment can cut materials such as steel and aluminum ?
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Definitely aluminum, with the right blade. Steel I haven't tried and can't speak to. I'd look up 10" blades that cut steel and if they're compatible with the saw (a hook angle of 5 degrees or less, a 3/8" arbor, an adequate rpm, which I'd have to check...) it should do fine. It's more about the blade and speed than the other components of the saw. FWIW, I love this saw, several years into owning it.
584554
Yes, with the correct blade... and I wouldn't make a habit of it. It is really built for wood and other soft materials.
584555
Definitely aluminum, with the right blade. Steel I haven't tried and can't speak to. I'd look up 10" blades that cut steel and if they're compatible with the saw (a hook angle of 5 degrees or less, a 3/8" arbor, an adequate rpm, which I'd have to check...) it should do fine. It's more about the blade and speed than the other components of the saw.FWIW, I love this saw, several years into owning it.
1225450
yes it has cutting accessories and they will cut metal but it will not cut thick metal very well you have to get a thicker disk in order to cut heavier metal
1609877
No, this machine is designed to cut wood, not metal. The speed of the saw would be too fast to cut mild steel. Using this machine to cut metal will void any manufacturer warranty.
1114223
Share similar response before: you may wish to use an aluminum cutting tool.
1672160
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!
1872606
Alum is non-ferrous and can be cut with carbide tipped blades. You could try and use your router and a straight cut bit to mill it down, wearing good protection. If that is not an option, I would look for a local shop with a mill, engine rebuild, fabrication, or any company that makes things out of metal will normally have a mill. If it was me, I would try the first option, it isn't much material and have cut brass, copper, and alum before with table saw, bandsaw with good results.
1238153
Possible, but not a good idea. You should buy a dedicated metal cutting saw. I've got the Makita 120v metal cutting saw and it will amaze you. I've cut steel up to 3/8" with no problems, yes that's over it's rated capacity but its still going strong.
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
654
No. This saw is designed for wood. If you want to cut through metal you should consider buying a hacksaw designed for cutting through metal.
970700
I don't know. I use the saw for wood only. If I was going to cut some metal I would use my hacksaw or a torch.
1307292
Never tried cutting metal but it does have variable speed so with a metal cutting blade it SHOULD work. I have mine on 8/4 cherry and 6/4 maple and it cuts great.
1663470
Yes. Blades are expensive, but last & cut steel fast IF taken care of. Keep item CLAMPED TIGHT.
1738573
Aluminum, you can grind it down, because it does get in the way of sharpening certain angles.
1693420
Yes, it can, but it is made primarily for cutting non-ferrous metals and plastics.
1004297
this was a gift and he hasn't used it yet . But on the box it says it can be used to cut credit cards, gift cards, id cards, plastic lids and endless kinds of materials. I would think that if the metal is as this as a credit card it would work
655
This saw will not cut metal. The steel its teeth are made from is not hard enough for cutting metal.
1812309
It's a small but solid machine. l've cut regular steel with 3/8 mills. Hardened would be slow with light cuts maybe 1/16.