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  1. 05-23-2007, 09:25 AM #1
    acidcustom
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    cutting 1/4" thick carbon fibre

    hey guys
    I am looking at using some 1/4" CF hard sheet for parts in paintball markers
    Would using flood coolant be OK to use
    Also what depth of cuts should I use , I am going to use the following cutters DIAMOND CUT - UPCUT - FC - ROUTERS between 3/32" and 1/8 dia

    all help is really appreciated

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  2. 05-23-2007, 04:41 PM #2
    sbalder
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    I machined some 1/4" cf plate recently for a radio control helicopter I am building. My setup is Dremel Advantage mounted to the quill of a Bridgeport CNC. My skill level is hobbyist and speed wasn't as big a factor as quality. With a 1/16" carbide burr spinning 30K RPM I cut full depth at 10 IPM. I had an air blast nozzle (no liquid) and manually held a shopvac nozzle to help suck the dust.
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  3. 05-24-2007, 06:29 AM #3
    acidcustom
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    thanx at least I know I can cut full depth
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