the aluminium channel is 1000mm long, 100mm wide and has two 50mm sides. I need to create four 3mm wide and deep "slots" the entire length of the channel. One on each side, 3mm in from the edges of the 50mm sides also one each side, 10mm in from the "back" of the channel. I dont have a milling machine.
2006-10-17 10:12:56 · 10 answers · asked by cmp260 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you have access to a woodworkers router you can use a 3mm tct router cutter and a fence attached to the router successfully.
2006-10-17 10:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by ricardo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume the channel is an extruded shape, most likely a c-channel or u-channel. If you have to run the grooves on the inside of the short legs, you will need a milling machine due to the tight spaces. If all the grooves are external, the router or table saw could work using tungsten carbide tip blade or cutter.
I can't quite picture the whole thing. Your description is not complete.
2006-10-18 03:38:07 · answer #2 · answered by Munster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With appropriate mounting jigs - use a 3mm milling/routing bit in a bench drill. Build a metal guide to offer the extrustion to the drill. The tighter the better.
It might be possible with a 3mm thick circular saw but controlling the workpiece will be much harder.
Is there any possibility that you could build your desired shape by combining several pieces of aliminium, rather than milling one ?
2006-10-17 17:28:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not try the router method these morons suggest. Too dangerous. Have it done at a machine shop on their milling machine.
2006-10-20 13:58:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are blades you can buy for a circular saw that will do what you need. I am not for sure you can buy one 3mm wide but that is where I would start. Install the blade and set it for the depth you need.
2006-10-17 17:21:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides all these,, the easiest way is to run it on a table saw with an appropriate sized dado blade!! The blades will need re-sharpening!!
2006-10-17 22:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by fuzzykjun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A machine shop will do it fairly cheaply. Let the pros with the right tools do the work. Just make sure that you give them ALL the specs that you want done.
2006-10-17 21:27:06 · answer #7 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you want this to be pretty precise. The only way you'll have any precision is to take it to a machine shop and have them mill it.
2006-10-17 17:28:11 · answer #8 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a plunge router with a fence.
2006-10-17 17:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by Carpenter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A router.
2006-10-17 17:20:12 · answer #10 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋