Performing drilling and milling operations in composite fiberglass and carbon fiber parts can be challenging. There can be problems with holes that have remaining fibers, surface flaking, and burrs, among other things. The...
Read MoreNow that the layers of foam are joined by epoxy (and cured), it is time to work on proper shaping. The model has a lot of square corners that require shaping. The extra foam will need to be removed to create the shape. A Sawzall...
Read MoreMy ambition was to build a Model M1911 in an 8X scale out of fiberglass. The first task was to scale the model for proper dimensions. Typical physical dimensions were found online, reproduced in CAD, and scaled up to the size...
Read MoreMachining of composite materials can be a tricky undertaking. Delamination of the reinforcement in the composite material is one of the biggest problem. There are several steps that can be taken. Specially-designed drills and...
Read MoreCutting and machining of cured composites parts can be challenging. Cured composites can wear cutting blades out very quickly. They are also very dusty when cut without using cutting fluid. Many of these problems can be...
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