Will a 3018 CNC Machine Aluminum?

Today we find out if a 3018 CNC is capable of machining aluminum! The model I'm using has been upgraded with a 500w spindle kit but the stock spindle on the 3018 CNC is probably also able to machine aluminum, just at slower speeds.

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Check out my 500w spindle upgrade video here:    • 3018 CNC Spindle Upgrade (500W)  |  N...  
CNC beginners guide:    • 3018 CNC Beginners Guide  

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One side note: At 0:48 and 1:55 I meant to write ".003 DOC" not ".0003 DOC"

(This is a re-upload as the audio on the original video became irreversibly messed up)

Music in this video:
"Immaculate Taste" - Engelwood
"Alleycat Blues" - TMNT
"Outside World" - Zukira

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