
How do I Mill Aluminum With a Drill Press? | Career Trend
· Drill presses are most commonly used solely for drilling and are difficult to use for machining. If you do not have access to a mill, you can use a drill press for those types of operations. Since aluminum is a soft metal, it is relatively easy to cut, so using a drill press carefully to do so can allow you to avoid finding a mill or paying to use one to cut simple parts.