I plan on using this to mainly decrease aluminum parts. Will I have any problems. These are precision machined parts.
1402997
I have not had any problems and have been using for years. Spray it on and leave for about 15 min, followed by clean water spray to rinse. I have used on aluminum and have not seen any adverse affects. If I remember correctly, Oil Eater is bio-degradable.
1402998
Revision to my comment! I've tried all of the water based solvents and found it was not working that well. Try Crown PSC1000 parts cleaner from Tractor Supply. It is petroleum based, no smell, low flash point and does a great job of removing oil and grease. Sorry, I was mistaken about the Kafko, we threw that out and replaced it with the Crown in our parts cleaning tank and are now very pleased.
1402999
OilEater is not an oxidizer, thereforeWon,to harm AU. It is an enzyme based product which is very effective. I use it for heavy cleaning of residential surfaces for many years. Outstanding product
1403000
You can use it in almost any thing,including fabric.It is very good and I recommend it to anybody,I use it all time in my garage and anywhere in my house in anything.go for it.
1403001
I use this to clean aluminum heads, pistons, rods etc. On a blown alcohol racing engine. ..works perfectly.
1956146
The manual suggest to use mineral sprit-type materials only. Do not use material with a flash point lower than 70F. Paint thinner outta work for a cleaner of oil base paint. I don't know if WD 40 would have ill effects on seals, o rings, and such. Should be fine for metal parts. Remember to use the anti-freeze type liquid when planning to stow away the machine else the aluminum parts will corrode and rust togeater calling for a tear down of the parts. WD 40 is good for everything-I've never damaged anything using it.
588932
Yes. That's what I've been using it for. Be sure to watch the gauge of the metal you are cutting versus the maximum gauge that the cutter is rated for.
1513604
Yes they will. Stainless is always a tough job for any bit. Let the R.P.M.'s of the motor do the work and be easy on the tool pressure. Try using a good lubricant/coolant. Have fun.
1046197
These are titanium , if your worried about them stripping like aluminum you won't have that problem , still be cautious using an air gun , always tighten by hand.
1790339
I don't believe this product would be coarse enough to do a cast iron head and would be susceptible to clogging on the aluminum. If you're talking about just removing old head gasket material before reinstalling a head, it should be fine, though. Don't look for it to take out a heavy fly cut in a block and make it mirror smooth.
2213418
With normal everyday use, using either metal and/or plastic utensils, I don't believe this would expose the aluminum core. Even if it did expose the core, I believe it would still be safe to use.
2216549
For aluminum tanks I think you would do better with a lower power unit. This unit comes with a WP26 torch which is really too large for what you want. That said, the machine will do the job but might be a bit difficult to handle with the large torch and stiff hose for tight work like you will be doing. The torch can be replaced (WP17 should work) but I found the hose to be very stiff for detailed work. Just my $0.02 worth, YMMV
1173270
The tool in designed for soft copper and aluminum. If you try to use in the way you described there is a possibility that the tool will get stuck. So it is up to you, Good Luck. Shurail HVAC
853923
I have used it on brass, stainless steel, and copper. Have not used it on aluminum.
2153283
I would think it would work fine. Actually just used mine today to fabricate a wall hanger out of brass plate, 1/16. Mowed right through it. Very pleased with the tool, aluminum should be no problem.
687127
I have never cut aluminum, but I have been cutting 3X3 box steel with 1/4 thick walls. It seems to handle it without a problem. Have also cut 4 inch by 1/2 in flat steel without a problem.
2108954
Yes. Would have liked carbide inserts. The aluminum tears up a bit. But mainly use the fir cutting line.
561242
All you should need is a good bi-metallic drill bit. I had not problem, just make sure you use a small center punch to make a dimple so the drill bit does not walk and ruin the finish. Just a small dimple don't go overboard and make a big one.
1186341
I had one of these a long time ago. As far as I can tell they are only intended for wood working not metal working. They are fine for a beginning wood turner doing pens, small bowls and the like. I have not done any work on metals, but I don't think I would start working metals on this lathe. However, I have heard of some people doing limited work on brass on similar lathes, but never stainless steel. But, as I said, I haven't done metal work so I might be mistaken.
687129
I am not sure about aluminum but mine cuts oil drilling pipe with no problems. I cut over one hundred pipes last summer with one blade and it is still cutting strong.
1702360
Yes, just be very careful not to break any of the parts that you will be removing :)