Laser cut carbon fiber?

[lutach]

Originally Posted by pb4ugo

DO NOT USE A WATERJET!!!!

I actually posted a thread some time back with sample pics of very clean cuts on CF by a waterjet. I have completely changed my opinion. I got lots of delaminating at the corners when they actually cut my chassis, and am out nearly $100 in material.

Otherwise, full cnc is the way to go.

Did the place that cut your chassis use just water or did they use any abrasive material? Here is a video that shows a nice piece of CF being cut using a water jet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI4QnWOwAys.

I do agree that cnc is the way to go.

[pb4ugo]

Originally Posted by lutach

Did the place that cut your chassis use just water or did they use any abrasive material? Here is a video that shows a nice piece of CF being cut using a water jet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI4QnWOwAys.

I do agree that cnc is the way to go.

Yes they used an abrasive slurry. It would be better without on the CF, but it is rare to find a shop that will jet a piece anymore without the slurry.