High-Speed Aluminum Cutting Test on a $599 Desktop CNC Router | LUNYEE 3020 Nova

LUNYEE 3020 Nova https://tidd.ly/4gjMPaV Coupon Code: cine This code can be used on all products on LUNYEE’s official website. LUNYEE provided the 3020 Nova used in this video. The content and structure of this video were decided independently by this channel. ------------------------------ In this video, I unbox the 3020 Nova and run an aluminum cutting test right after the initial setup. Through the process of making a camera battery plate, I tested several CNC operations, including Facing, Adaptive Clearing, Hole Milling, Drilling, Thread Milling, and Chamfering. To evaluate its cutting performance, I set the toolpaths a bit aggressively and intentionally designed the part with many corner-radius features and relatively large chamfers. For this test, I used 5052 aluminum, which is relatively gummy and prone to chip welding. With a more machinable aluminum like 6061, I think faster cutting and an even better surface finish should be possible. I usually use a Makera Carvera Air, so the 3020 Nova is my first GRBL-controlled desktop CNC. As part of exploring the GRBL workflow, I also tested a few customizations to improve setup and usability, including custom macros, an air blast, and a simple chip cover. ------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:19 Top-Side Fixture Making 00:47 Fixture WCS Setup (XYZ Corner Probing) 01:25 T1 Ø6.35 mm Single-Flute End Mill 02:14 Top-Side Workholding (Blue Tape Method) 02:59 WCS Setup (3D Touch Probe Centering) 03:11 T2 Ø25.4 mm 4-Flute Face Mill 04:13 T3 Ø6 mm DLC Single-Flute End Mill 05:31 T4 Ø6 mm DLC 3-Flute End Mill 07:18 T5 Ø4 mm DLC 3-Flute End Mill 08:02 T6 Ø2.5 mm DLC 3-Flute End Mill 08:33 T7 Ø2.5 mm DLC Drill 09:26 T8 Ø2.4 mm (M3 x 0.5) DLC Single-Profile Thread Mill 09:56 T9 Ø4 mm DLC 90° 2-Flute V-Bit 10:32 Top-Side Part Removal 11:04 Back-Side Fixture Making / T1 Ø6.35 mm Single-Flute End Mill 11:48 T2 Ø25.4 mm 4-Flute Face Mill 12:22 T3 Ø6 mm DLC Single-Flute End Mill 13:07 T4 Ø6 mm DLC 3-Flute End Mill 13:33 T9 Ø4 mm DLC 90° 2-Flute V-Bit 13:57 T10 Ø6 mm DLC R2.0 Corner-Rounding End Mill 14:37 Back-Side Part Removal 14:58 Camera Battery Plate Installed ------------------------------ CUSTOM MACROS XYZ Corner Probing: https://github.com/cinetronixlabs/grb... 3D Touch Probe Centering: https://github.com/cinetronixlabs/grb... ------------------------------ PROJECT DETAILS Machine: LUNYEE 3020 Nova Material: 5052 Aluminum Fixture Material: MDF Board Software: Autodesk Fusion (CAD/CAM) gSender v1.6.0 Cutting Tools: Ø6.35 mm Single-Flute End Mill: https://tidd.ly/4v1wBaz Ø25.4 mm 4-Flute Face Mill: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3I... Ø6 mm x 12 mm DLC Single-Flute End Mill: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4T... Ø6 mm x 10 mm DLC 3-Flute End Mill: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c38... Ø4 mm x 8 mm DLC 3-Flute End Mill: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c38... Ø2.5 mm x 7.5 mm DLC 3-Flute End Mill: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3J... Ø2.5 mm x 15 mm DLC Drill: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3V... M3 x 0.5 DLC Single-Profile Thread Mill (Ø2.4 mm): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3r... Ø4 mm DLC 90° 2-Flute V-Bit / Chamfer Mill: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3A... Ø6 mm DLC R2.0 Corner-Rounding End Mill: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3Y... Custom Parts / Accessories: ER11 Collet: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2Q... ER11A Collet Nut: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4W... Air Blast: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3i... Modular Hose Joint Pliers 82501 (1/4"): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c41... XYZ Touch Probe Block: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4O... 3D Touch Probe: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c32... 3D Touch Probe Tip: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4n... 1N5819 Schottky Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c40... 3-pin XH 2.54 mm Connector: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3S... Crimping Tool: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2I... HGR15 Linear Guide Seal: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4U... Hook and Pick Tool for Seal Removal: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3q... Enclosure (Similar Item): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c32... ------------------------------ NOTE All toolpaths and cutting parameters shown in this video are experimental. Results may vary depending on tools, materials, machine condition, and setup. They are not intended as general recommendations. Always follow proper safety procedures when operating CNC equipment. ------------------------------ MORE CONTENT For more machining tests, camera-rig components, and behind-the-scenes updates:   / cinetronix   ------------------------------ Some links in this description are affiliate links. #LUNYEE3020Nova #AluminumMachining #DesktopCNC