FAQ – Carbon Fiber Plates
- Drilling: Can I drill carbon fiber plate?
- Low CTE: What is the CTE of your carbon fiber plates?
- Machining: Can carbon fiber plate be machined?
- Size: What is the largest size available for your carbon fiber plates?
- Temperature (TG): What temperature can your plates withstand?
- Temperature (TG): Is high temp material available?
Drilling: Can I drill carbon fiber plate?
Yes, carbon fiber plates can be drilled. See below for helpful tips. -Bit: Jobbers carbide drill bit for composites (brad-point) -Spindle Speed: faster the better -Reinforce backside to prevent blowout. Can be done with tape or clamped to a sacrificial material |
Low CTE: What is the CTE of your carbon fiber plates?
Carbon fiber laminates have low CTE compared to standard metals. Laminate design can be modified to make zero/specific CTE’s. Reach out to our sales team for additional information. |
Machining: Can carbon fiber plate be machined?
Yes, machining carbon fiber plates is relatively straightforward. See below for helpful tips. -Bit: solid carbide router bit for composites, diamond if available – Spindle Speed: faster the better -Feed: based on thickness (proprietary) -Reinforce backside to prevent blowout. Can be done with tape or clamped to a sacrificial material |
Size: What is the largest size available for your carbon fiber plates?
The largest standard stock size available is 38″ x 96″. Custom sizes can be fabricated up to 48″ x 96″ x 5/8″ thick.