Composite Material
Composite Material
(OP)
We have a structure that is made of a composite material. E-Glass fiber vinyl Ester Composite. Has anyone ever milled and drilled this material? I assume that some kind of special coating on the tools will be required.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Larry
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Larry





RE: Composite Material
For one or two pieces, you 'might' be able to squirt by with a HSS cutter.
In the past, a composite engineer once told me of a particular saw they used in their fiberglass shop: "This diamond blade has outlived 4 motors." So, with increased volume, you might have to worry more about the glass-dust eating your equipment instead of the tooling.