Cutting Copper and Brass Sheets -

If you need to cut fine details in thin material, here's some recipes and tips to get you started.
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[@middleagedpunk8923]

2 minutes ago I was puzzling over how I could get some intricate shapes made from brass for a woodworking project. It really is the true wonder of KZbin that you can watch a beautifully shot and narrated video on exactly the topic you want at the click of a mouse. Thanks for doing this superb little video!

[@Moncriefs]

Video had so much clarity that I wanted to blow my phone screen to get the residue off😂😂😂. Love it

[@techeagle1908]

Such An inspiration you did in this video... You keep going and never stop I am one of your fans now

[@ColinMill1]

Many thanks - some very handy starting points.

[@jeremynicoletti9060]

You should do a video on how to condense information inside a video. This was great at only 4 minutes. Subscribed. Kudos.

[@shadowmanxyz7805]

Your really good at this stuff!

[@dcpattni]

I used same technique of using a ball nose 0.8 mm at 150mm feed rate and 0.15mm doc. I broke my heart and 3 bits. Brass plate of 2mm. It didn't complete even 1 cycle everytime. It had 10mm flute and shaft 4mm

[@rlrc2003]

Good and Informative. Thanks.

[@jedbones1314]

i need to know of a goo small low end cnc that will cut thin metal like ths any ideas?

[@2ndPortal]

Was hoping to cut 1.2mm german silver which is harder than brass. Would you say it's realistic? Nice channel!

[@menow.]

Wow. I've been cutting sterling silver sheet @ at around .010 per pass @ 20ipm and @ maybe 5,000rpm. Usually a .040 end mill. I do use lube/coolant, though. I'm not sure what chipload that means, but way more than you are suggesting. Not breaking tools.

[@carbide3d]

Chipload = how far the machine has traveled per revolution, per tooth of the cutter. Definitely room to go faster/slower, shallower/deeper. And some metals like sterling silver can be more forgiving. The best feeds and speeds for any given tool/machine/material combo are derived through first hand experimentation as you've done.

[@menow.]

@@carbide3d Right. I've never really arrived at an optimal setting. I'm still really confused about it. I've been told to go fast with multiple passes, as opposed to deeper and slower. I have no idea if that is the way to go. I think the lubricant is an important factor, but it also seems to cause chips to hang in the cut after earlier passes. I just don't know what's right. There isn't much info available on milling sterling. Thanks for addressing this stuff on your channel(s).

[@menow.]

@@carbide3d Yes, but I wasn't saying that I don't know what the term "chip load" means. I was saying that I'm not sure what mine comes out to be. That's why I said it's "way more than you are suggesting", because that is obvious without even calculating it.

[@MicheleHjorleifsson]

Winston can you do a video on setting up fusion for the nomad ? and/or share your fusion configs.

[@lukebrown6913]

Hi, please can you help....I'm looking to machine some detailed parts out of 3mm thick copper sheet and would be really grateful if you can recommend the best, but cost effective grade...I've narrowed down to c111 copper/sulphur alloy vs c145 tellurium/copper alloy? Please note that I must use copper, not brass. Many thanks in advance, Luke

[@gianfds3177]

I don't know about the grade, what I can tell you is watch out, copper tends to harden while you machine it and it heats up, so use coolant, or at some point you might not be able to machine it anymore and you'll have to trash the piece.

[@enigma.]

Could you please tell me the parameters of rpm and mm /minute. Thanks

[@MiguelMartinez-rp2hs]

Have you tried cutting silver or gold?

[@Dwavard]

What is the name of the machine that does the cutting please?

[@robertwebster4947]

Winston where did you find full hard copper sheet, or brass for that matter? All I could find was bar and rod. I am looking for sheet in the 18 to 24 gauge range.

[@carbide3d]

Best bet is online. I got mine from a knife supply company as stock for inlays. That or jewelry supply places. are good to check.

[@elisastrobel]

Hey, is it possible to cur 1mm aluminum sheets? What aloy do you recommend?

[@carbide3d]

Absolutely you can cut aluminum sheet. Utilize our Super Hold Kit for workholding. 6061 machines quite nicely.

[@glennmartonic6376]

I have 16oz 24 guage copper. want to cut and engrave. can you suggest a bit for both, and speed? i have a 1/16 inch bit from freud.....but am thinking of 1/32.

[@gayegotto1107]

I wish he would answer, I have similar questions

[@oldestnerd]

Very good information. One question: What type of wax did you mention for part holding? Thank you.

[@Snacksonlovesbeer]

Fixturing Wax. They sell some on the Carbide 3D website.

[@guykraintz947]

Whats the name of machine that you are using in this video? Thanks!

[@carbide3d]

Hey Guy. That’s one of our NOMAD machines. The NOMAD3 is an outstanding desktop CNC. Give it a look here: carbide3d.com/nomad/

[@arulmurugan7336]

is this possible to 0.03 mm?

[@absolute757]

What about cutting gold and silver?

[@carbide3d]

You might find some guidance here: Simple Sterling Silver Necklace Ideas on a CNC - #MaterialMonday kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIvOooJ5mK-hh9U

[@StephensCustomModels]

Can thin brass sheet like this be done on the Spokeoko as well?

[@carbide3d]

Yes. The main difference is that the Nomad can use smaller endmills and cut finer details because of its higher precision spindle.

[@TonyWind1]

Hey Winston, what endmills do you recommend for cutting 0.1-0.2 mm stainless steel sheets?

[@DiscoverRajivVlogs]

You expecting an answer try somewhere else not here , these guys won't answer 🙂👍.

[@masaratech]

Google "Photosensitive Machining"

[@t3hamazingman]

what machine is this?

[@carbide3d]

Our own NOMAD 3. shop.carbide3d.com/products/nomad-3?variant=32912906354749

[@4CFPV]

carbon fiber plate please!

[@AnthonyBowman]

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[@4CFPV]

@@AnthonyBowman Lol true!

[@DiscoverRajivVlogs]

We don't expect any answers from this channel. No questions 😒