Cutting Graphite.....

[dm76]

I have a plate of carbon fiber that I want to fabricate some parts off of, namely a chassis or shock towers. How can I properly cut this without splintering the plate? and ruining my investment. The plate is .075" thick. Thanks for any help.

[rc_2]

I was told to cut it with a routerand,a very sharp bit.

[OvalQueen]

We use a wet band saw
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/33700-33799/33751-t.gif
You don't want to breathe the dust.

[dm76]

Thanks-
Could you possibly use a Dremel tool?

[OvalQueen]

I would think so with the proper bit.
I personally have not tried it.

[Top End]

Buy the Roto-Zip cutting tool. That thing is amazing, it will finely cut through anything and with great detail. They sell them at Home Depot.

[JP]

Your question was pretty much answered, but to set it straight, carbon fiber and graphite are different, carbon fiber gives that "carbon fiber look" with the 2 colors, where graphite is just a plain solid blackish-grey.

[jboyce13]

the only thing that i have found the i like the rotozip for is cutting holes in drywall for outlets and other things, for detailed work, i found that it was hard to control, for rought cuts i think it works ok, but for detailed work i would not recommend it.

[dm76]

Thanks everyone-, JP- your right its a plate of carbon fiber http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[joe]

whatever you use, wear rubber gloves a plastic jacket, and a resperator with face sheild. don't get any of that dust or slinters in or on you