Cutting Alumet Panels ??

[stickermonkey]

Hey...I've never cut Alumet panels before and since I've switched over from MDO I've never had to as most signs we do use the full panel. Anyhow...is there a specific way to cut this stuff?? Do I need a different blade on my saw? Thanks for your help !!!

 

[SignosaurusRex]

Which Alumet product and thickness are you using?

 

[stickermonkey]

Which Alumet product and thickness are you using?

3mm 4x8

 

[bob]

Hey...I've never cut Alumet panels before and since I've switched over from MDO I've never had to as most signs we do use the full panel. Anyhow...is there a specific way to cut this stuff?? Do I need a different blade on my saw? Thanks for your help !!!

If by 'Alumet' you mean laminated panels then treat it like it's wood.

A table saw with a decent combination blade, a jig saw with something on the order of a 16tpi down cut blade, most any band saw, a Cutawl with the general purpose toothed down cut blade, etc, etc, will all cut cleanly.

 

[SignosaurusRex]

If by 'Alumet' you mean laminated panels then treat it like it's wood.

A table saw with a decent combination blade, a jig saw with something on the order of a 16tpi down cut blade, most any band saw, a Cutawl with the general purpose toothed down cut blade, etc, etc, will all cut cleanly.

I prefer an 80 tooth TCD...for the cleanest finish cut.

 

[stickermonkey]

I prefer an 80 tooth TCD...for the cleanest finish cut.

I will pass the info along to finishing thx

 

[Dzrt1st]

I prefer an 80 tooth TCD...for the cleanest finish cut.

Same here except I think S'Rex meant an 80 tooth carbide TCG blade.

(80 tooth assuming a 10" diameter blade)

Todd

 

[SignosaurusRex]

Same here except I think S'Rex meant an 80 tooth carbide TCG blade.

(80 tooth assuming a 10" diameter blade)

Todd

 

[petrosgraphics]

hey bob, i thought i was the only one still using a cutawl........great machine, many uses...