Routing aluminum
Aluminium is lightweight yet very strong, making it extremely suitable for many different applications. Aluminium is easy to machine with a CNC router, it is versatile and has high durability.
Aluminium is divided into different groups (NEN-EN 573 standard) based on the main alloying elements. When choosing an aluminium alloy for a particular application, it is important to know to what extent formability, weldability, electrical conductivity, ductility or anodisability play a role. Ask your aluminium supplier for a variant that mills well. (For example, AlMg3 or AlMgSi1.)
Tools for routing aluminium
LMT ref. | Ketele ref. | D1 | D2 | L1 | L2 | Z | Helix | With coating |
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33 040A | 10546 | ⌀ 4 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 50 mm | 10 mm | 1 | Positive | No |
33 040 | 10235 | ⌀ 4 mm | ⌀ 4 mm | 60 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Positive | No |
33 060 | 10194 | ⌀ 6 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 50 mm | 15 mm | 1 | Positive | No |
XGDA 040A | 21044 | ⌀ 4 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 50 mm | 6 mm | 1 | Positive | Yes |
XGDA 040 | 21100 | ⌀ 4 mm | ⌀ 4 mm | 50 mm | 6 mm | 1 | Positive | Yes |
XGDA 060 | 21048 | ⌀ 6 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 60 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Positive | Yes |
Other sizes and diameters of these tools for aluminum can be found in the LMT Tools catalog on page 21 & 23 or contact us for more info.
Prior ref. | D1 | D2 | L1 | L2 | Z | Helix | With coating |
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A32378 | ⌀ 4 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 50 mm | 10 mm | 1 | Positive | No |
A32382 | ⌀ 4 mm | ⌀ 4 mm | 60 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Positive | No |
A32392 | ⌀ 6 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 50 mm | 15 mm | 1 | Positive | No |
A32473 | ⌀ 4 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 39 mm | 6 mm | 1 | Positive | Yes |
A32472 | ⌀ 4 mm | ⌀ 4 mm | 39 mm | 6 mm | 1 | Positive | Yes |
A32478 | ⌀ 6 mm | ⌀ 6 mm | 60 mm | 12 mm | 1 | Positive | Yes |
Other sizes and diameters of these tools for aluminum can be found in the Prior Tools catalog on page 34 & 35 or contact us for more info.
Routing strategy for aluminum
Material thickness | ⌀ shaft | ⌀ cutting edge | Feed | Speed RPM | Direction |
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4 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | 20 mm / sec | 16.000 RPM | Climb |
Tip: When routing aluminium, use a 3D inlet so the cutter runs sideways with the cutting edge into the material. That way you avoid a build-up of debris under the tool.
Coolant is preferred, but some aluminium alloys can also be dry-milled.
Depending on machine and spindle power, other values may apply.