Finally, my $200 Chinese Desktop Genmitsu CNC 3018 can cut aluminum... after 2 years of upgrades, testing, and tuning. 00:00-1:00 CNC Trailer 1:00-2:41 Project Intro + Goals 2:41-6:16 CNC Upgrades V1 6:16-8:26 CNC Upgrades V2 8:26-10:33 CNC Upgrades V3 10:33-12:24 Final CNC cutting like butter 12:24-12:59 Outro CNC V3 Final Upgrades: Genmitsu CNC 3018 PRO: https://amzn.to/3MoPu1t Genmitsu CNC 3018 PRO (cheaper): https://amzn.to/3wzY7PV Makita CNC Router RT0701C: https://amzn.to/3lqeZTS 400mm MGN12H Linear Rails: https://amzn.to/3FYHCRW Z-axis: https://cnc4newbie.com/store/en/other-products/z-axis-sliders/xcarve-slider-belt-6-or-8-p92c79c37/ (this is not the exact z-axis I used in the video, but it is similar, the exact one seems to no longer be available on their website, sorry) Metric T-slot Nuts: https://amzn.to/3ogw97T Metric Hardware: https://amzn.to/3oaXpVG CNC V2 Upgrades: 500W Spindle Upgrade: https://amzn.to/39vPwpq Z-axis: https://amzn.to/3sGjRZ6 3D Printable Parts: Silk Silver PLA Filament: https://amzn.to/3VgSRf5 Makita Motor Mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5389163 Z-Axis Adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5389163 Electronics cover: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5389163 Final Feeds and Speeds: Spindle RPM : 27,000 Feed: 600mm/min Depth of Cut: 0.75mm Endmill: Yonico 2-flute 2" 1/8" or 3/6" dia carbide endmill (31212-SC) Music: The Awakening - Patrick Patrikios Treat Yourself - Dyalla Hollow Bells - Cxdy Depth Fuse - French Fuse