Gixxus Christ! Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I need to cut my cans down past some wreck damage and re-rivet. I have access to a band saw at work, do I have to worry about the carbon fiber splintering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I would say abrasive cutoff tools. So I looked it up.From ProTech Composites - Working with carbon fiber1. Cutting Carbon Fiber Laminate Carbon fiber sheets can be cut with standard tools, ranging from scissors and razor knives for thinner sheets, to abrasive cutting wheels and dremel tools. For cutting many carbon fiber veneer sheets, we recommend the use of carbide tools, abrasive type cutters, or diamond crusted tools. Regular steel tools will cut carbon sheets just fine, but due to the abrasive nature of all carbon sheets, standard tools will wear down fast with heavy cutting use. Panels are then easily edge-sanded, allowing you to trim close and sand to final dimensions for a smooth, clean edge. See our Summary of Standard Thicknesses for more specifics on cutting tools for each thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I would say abrasive cutoff tools. So I looked it up.From ProTech Composites - Working with carbon fiberAbrasive wheels cut clean, but note that there is quite a bit of dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Yeah, we should mention that carbon fiber dust is very bad stuff.Filters and respirators and clean up required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 We use a grit blade at work with water with no splintering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Looks like ill be rockin the 4 inch cutoff wheel and a dust mask for a while then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 I'd use the band saw. Way faster cleaner and if you wrap some high quality tape where you're cutting it most likely wont splinter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 Depends on the thickness and quality. Try a band saw cut where it won't hurt anything and see what you get. The band saw blade will wear quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted December 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 It's a company band saw, idgaf if the fucker snaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c7fx Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 It's a company band saw, idgaf if the fucker snaps.Nice!I don't know why people are acting like its kryptonite its like cutting fiberglass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 Don't get a splinter in your hand. For some reason they hurt like a bitch from what I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fat2fly Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 Wrap the area you'll be cutting in masking tape. It will keep the possibility of splintering to a minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 I'd use the band saw. Way faster cleaner and if you wrap some high quality tape where you're cutting it most likely wont splinter.Wrap the area you'll be cutting in masking tape. It will keep the possibility of splintering to a minimum.This and this. Tape it good n tight, should be fine and the end cap would hide any small amount of fray thats leftover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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