Single flute endmills aren't just for plastic. They're also awesome for aluminum on desktop CNC's. (Don't use your plastic cutters in aluminum though, different geometry.) Here are some speeds and feeds for machining aluminum with our 278-Z on the Shapeoko.

NOTE: These speeds and feeds are for 6061-T6. If you have a different alloy, your mileage may vary. Here's what can happen if you're using an alloy that's bad for machining -    • What Happens If You Machine the Wrong...  

278Z Single Flute Endmill: https://shop.carbide3d.com/collection...

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