Upgraded Desktop CNC 3018 cuts Aluminum FAST!

Finally, my $200 Chinese Desktop Genmitsu CNC 3018 can cut aluminum... after 2 years of upgrades, testing, and tuning.

00:00-1:00 CNC Trailer
1:00-2:41 Project Intro + Goals
2:41-6:16 CNC Upgrades V1
6:16-8:26 CNC Upgrades V2
8:26-10:33 CNC Upgrades V3
10:33-12:24 Final CNC cutting like butter
12:24-12:59 Outro

CNC V3 Final Upgrades:

Genmitsu CNC 3018 PRO: https://amzn.to/3MoPu1t
Genmitsu CNC 3018 PRO (cheaper): https://amzn.to/3wzY7PV
Makita CNC Router RT0701C: https://amzn.to/3lqeZTS
400mm MGN12H Linear Rails: https://amzn.to/3FYHCRW
Z-axis: https://cnc4newbie.com/store/en/other...
(this is not the exact z-axis I used in the video, but it is similar, the exact one seems to no longer be available on their website, sorry)
Metric T-slot Nuts: https://amzn.to/3ogw97T
Metric Hardware: https://amzn.to/3oaXpVG

CNC V2 Upgrades:

500W Spindle Upgrade: https://amzn.to/39vPwpq
Z-axis: https://amzn.to/3sGjRZ6

3D Printable Parts:

Silk Silver PLA Filament: https://amzn.to/3VgSRf5
Makita Motor Mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:538...
Z-Axis Adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:538...
Electronics cover: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:538...

Final Feeds and Speeds:

Spindle RPM : 27,000
Feed: 600mm/min
Depth of Cut: 0.75mm
Endmill: Yonico 2-flute 2" 1/8" or 3/6" dia carbide endmill (31212-SC)

Music:
The Awakening - Patrick Patrikios
Treat Yourself - Dyalla
Hollow Bells - Cxdy
Depth Fuse - French Fuse