Sandvik Coromant Machining carbon fibre materials - Manual (Page 4)

Carbon fibre is being utilized at a greater •
scale which is increasing the demands on
automated production to improve productivity.
Carbon fiber can be made to become •
- stronger than steel
- lighter than aluminium and as stiff as titanium
Carbon fibre is commonly used to reduce •
the weight of the structural components on
aircraft and thereby improving fuel economy,
reducing emmisions and increasing carrying
load.
As the material develops it gets more difficult •
to machine:
- Increasing demand on cutting tool function and tool
performance
- High demands on hole and edge quality
Composites
with a focus on carbon reinforced plastic (CFRP)
SANDVIK COROMANT USER’S GUIDE - COMPOSITE SOLUTIONS 4