FAQ – Carbon Fiber Plates

  1. Drilling: Can I drill carbon fiber plate?
  2. Low CTE: What is the CTE of your carbon fiber plates?
  3. Machining: Can carbon fiber plate be machined?
  4. Size: What is the largest size available for your carbon fiber plates?
  5. Temperature (TG): What temperature can your plates withstand?
  6. 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.

Temperature (TG): What temperature can your plates withstand?

Our stock, standard modulus plates not verified the TG, but theoretical TG is estimated at ~200° F.

Temperature (TG): Is high temp material available?

We offer 350° cure, standard modulus, material as a custom solution. Higher temp material can be acquired but is on a per-part basis. Reach out to our sales team for additional information.