# CNC carving of soft metals

**URL:** <https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-carving-of-soft-metals/8474>\
**Category:** Snapmaker 2.0 (3-in-1)\
**Created:** [August 18, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-carving-of-soft-metals/8474 "2020-08-18T20:26:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![jaredarius](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/jaredarius/32/5866_2.png) [@jaredarius](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/jaredarius)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-carving-of-soft-metals/8474/1 "2020-08-18T20:26:34Z")

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I have a SnapMaker 2.0 still on order (has not arrived yet). I am eager to utilize the CNC functionality, especially with the rotary tool add-on when that becomes available. However, I have not been able to gather an understanding on the CNC capability of working with soft metals, in addition to the advertised wood materials.

Has anyone done CNC work with some soft metals such as Aluminum 6061?

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**Author:** ![Hauke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/hauke/32/5704_2.png) [@Hauke](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Hauke)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-carving-of-soft-metals/8474/2 "2020-08-18T21:12:03Z")

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Hi jaredarius,  
welcome to the forum!  
Officially, the Snapmaker does not support metal with its standard milling head. However, on the facebook group I’ve seen people milling brass, and I suppose if you go for it carefully, softer Aluminium alloys are worth a try. There are several videos of people doing similar stuff, here are a few:

- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVktKqx8sas](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVktKqx8sas)
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovrtvLFvFpk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovrtvLFvFpk) \<-- This one uses the 710W spindle that will also be supported on Snapmaker 2

Just be careful and wear protection in case the bit snaps off and goes flying.

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**Author:** ![Wayne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/wayne/32/4827_2.png) [@Wayne](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Wayne)\
**Post date:** [August 25, 2020, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-carving-of-soft-metals/8474/3 "2020-08-25T07:57:39Z")

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I once saw a guy who mill on Aluminium. Here is the video [https://t.co/T7YO2ztwv4](https://t.co/T7YO2ztwv4)  
It’s a double flute carbide end mill, with 3mm diameter.

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**Author:** ![Melanchrom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/melanchrom/32/5202_2.png) [@Melanchrom](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Melanchrom)\
**Post date:** [August 25, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-carving-of-soft-metals/8474/4 "2020-08-25T17:27:34Z")

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I would be interested in the capability of the stock 2.0