I would suggest a two step process that has worked for a couple of the people I have worked for. Don't worry about the equipment right away worry about the customer. By that I mean find a couple of shops that if you get the customer you can far the work to. As you grow your customer base you...
I took classes at Ivy tech Indianapolis. I would definetly check trade schools. But 90 percent of what I know was trial and error and very knowledgable co-workers. I'm not sure you can learn very much in a week. I would how ever if you already have a machine in your shop check with the maker...
If you do go with the allied wich we use to use on mazak all the time. You might have a coolant issue not quite sure of your machine if you have through coolant as for diamter and depth. We always started with a center drill and rammed the drill in they are good drills but pron t vibration and...
The I would agree with most about the feed and speeds. And that on aluminum you must use coolant. I have had the best luck with water souluable coolants. But I would suggest that you talk to your local tool rep. and make sure that you are using tooling designed for aluminum. A lot of times...