Aluminum is soft, light and highly machinable — it cuts fast at high spindle speeds with excellent finish, which is why high-speed machining and aluminum go together. The main challenges are chip control (long, stringy chips) and built-up edge, managed with sharp, polished tools and good coolant or MQL.
Its easy cutting makes aluminum ideal for high-RPM machines and prototyping.
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