Modding Which dremel cutting bit for cutting alu?

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  1. tken

    tken What's a Dremel?

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    hi guys

    between dremel 561 (Multipurpose Cutter) and 9903 (3.2 mm Tungsten Carbide Cutter), which one is the best for cutting alu/plexi/acrylic?

    cheers
     
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  2. Firehed

    Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match.

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    While I've hardly memorized the different dremel bits, I always use the fibreglass-reinforced cut-off wheels for alu. Occasionally the standard heavy-duty ones (those dark sand-ish ones), but only if I don't have any of the better ones available.

    Likewise for acrylic, just set it to go really slow so it won't melt all over the place.
     
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  3. tken

    tken What's a Dremel?

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    I got those fibreglass-reinforced cutting wheel as well but it seems like its easier with the cutting bits (for straight line, small place etc....)

    thanks for the reply though :)
     
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  4. jokkos

    jokkos too busy to mod *sigh*

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    in my experience the fiberglass reinf wheels work well with thin alu sheeting and for straight lines. The cutters are better for curved cuts. I would prefer the Tungsten one.
     
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