Hey Everybody!
I'm new to machining! just got my first CNC mill and I already love it!
I am looking to make some parallels and I am not sure whether to go with aluminum or Steel.
Aluminum from Grainger:
GRAINGER APPROVED Aluminum Flat Bar Stock, 0.125" Thickness, 2" x 72" W x L, Alloy 6061 - 2EYV8'|'2EYV8 - Grainger
It is cheap, easy to machine, super soft so I won't damage endmills or anything else.
Steel from Home Depot:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-2-in-x-36-in-Plain-Steel-Flat-Bar-with-1-8-in-Thick-801807/204225718
I read on this forum that using a harder material means it won't lose its parallelism so fast.
I don't want to get the precision ground stock as I don't have the money for that yet.
What do you guys think? I'm kinda feeling like I want to go with the aluminum but What do I know!
I'm new to machining! just got my first CNC mill and I already love it!
I am looking to make some parallels and I am not sure whether to go with aluminum or Steel.
Aluminum from Grainger:
GRAINGER APPROVED Aluminum Flat Bar Stock, 0.125" Thickness, 2" x 72" W x L, Alloy 6061 - 2EYV8'|'2EYV8 - Grainger
It is cheap, easy to machine, super soft so I won't damage endmills or anything else.
Steel from Home Depot:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-2-in-x-36-in-Plain-Steel-Flat-Bar-with-1-8-in-Thick-801807/204225718
I read on this forum that using a harder material means it won't lose its parallelism so fast.
I don't want to get the precision ground stock as I don't have the money for that yet.
What do you guys think? I'm kinda feeling like I want to go with the aluminum but What do I know!