Cutting aluminum heatsink

cdrewferd

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What would you guys recommend for cutting an aluminum heatsink? I need to take the fins out in the middle for my fan. If anybody has a mill that would probably be easiest.


Drew

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tlsrcs

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maybe a dremel.......never had to do it but it sounds like it might work. i would probably just go cave man and hit it with a chisel and hammer like object
 

cdrewferd

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Tried a dremel, gonna take a while. I thought about an angle grinder too. Only problem would be the middle. Hard to get it in there straight without cutting extra fins. I'll try and get a picture.


Drew

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lpsouth1978@msn.com

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#5
I did it using a dremel multimax tool with the metal blade. Aluminum is so soft that it cut through it like butter. worked great.
 

cdrewferd

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Can I borrow your multimax? Lol. I tried with my Dremel, but the cutoff wheels are going to take forever.


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CRW Reef

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Drew I have a multi max. Have to buy the new blade buts only like $13 I think
 

cdrewferd

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I could do that. Guess I won't be doing any cutting until next Wednesday then.


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MartinsReef

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What about a drill press with a rotary style bit like you see on cnc machines. That with s little cutting oil or water should do the trick. I have a full size drill press if you can get the bit. You are welcome to come use it.

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KhensuRa

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Bring it over. I have a metal chop saw that will cut.
 

cdrewferd

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Picking up a multimax from Chad today since I'll be down that way. Will let you guys know how it works out. Thanks for all the offers.


Drew

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