Can a Dremel 200 Carve into Aluminum stock?

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>>1217390
Need to make a small name stamp for concrete

>>1217390
>>1217392
Use the steel carving bit.

>>1217396
I don't suppose there's a relatively cheap set of bits on amazon for this kind of thing

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>>1217399
Though I assume I won't find much better than this for a general purpose kit, though I wonder if what came in the box will be enough

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>>1217399
these type of things should work. I've used them to cut plenty of copper and brass but not in exactly the way you're doing. I would probably drill starter holes to the depth you want the letters and use the router collar.

>>1217409
Thanks, at least there's plenty of stock to practice on

>>1217390
Yep, but you're going to hate carving into aluminium, it clogs up bits, abrasives and generally makes everything fuck my life difficult

>>1217390
Save up a bit and get a 3000. The extra speed control makes it better for aluminum work.

>>1217390
I bought one of those shit-ified Dremel kits that Amazon sells as a "limited quantity" discount back in early December. I used it to cut through heavily corroded aluminum fittings for some hardware that had been in a damp agriculture environment for a few decades. It go the job done, eventually but there was a lot of trial and error to make it work the way I wanted.

If you have enough patience and some eye protection you can do pretty much anything with a Dremel. However, there are OVER 9000 kinds of bits/tips and all are basically disposable. They operate on the disposable razor business model so the hand tool isn't really this issue. So pick the right tip and safe yourself a lot of trouble.

>>1217409
This guy might be helpful. Or a troll.

>>1217390

I've tried doing similar things with 2 dremels. Both couldn't handle it and melted on me. Unless it's precision work don't bother and get a proper die grinder.

>>1217429
>>1217433
Already have the dremel and am trying to do it cheaply

>>1217440
Awww, ok. That being the case you'll need a good bit. For me, the best bit you can use for cutting/carving aluminium is a 9901 tungsten-carbide cutting bit. Should run you less than $10 at Lowes or Home Despot.

For the engraving/detail work, get the 689-01 engraving kit. Has 10 bits/grinders and works well for aluminum engraving.

The key I've found is using low speed and a good cutting oil to keep everything cool.

>>1217409
>drill starter holes
>aluminum

You need straight fluted bits for that, fyi. Spiral fluted bits will break.

>>1217954
I've never had a spiral bit break on me ever drilling aluminum. Just get a quality set like Vermont American or any us or euro bit. Stay away from cheap Chinese bits because they truly are terrible.

>>1217390
it's not going to look good

>>1217390
buy a chinesium grade electric die grinder, will carve through almost anything