Practical carbon fiber purchasing guides: machining & assembly. Drawing, interface and acceptance information for a clearer enquiry.
When a carbon fiber component contacts metal, describe the whole interface: the metal grade, contact area, environment, hardware and any intended isolation or surface treatment.
Carbon Fiber and Metal Interfaces: What an RFQ Should Explain Read More »
Choosing between bonding, mechanical fastening or a combined joint requires an assembly review.
Bonding or Mechanical Fastening? Framing a Composite Assembly Review Read More »
Slots and internal corners deserve explicit attention because their function may be hidden in a complex outline.
Slots and Internal Corners: Clarifying a Carbon Fiber Machining Enquiry Read More »
A fastener hole should be specified as part of its hardware interface.
Clearance Holes and Countersinks in Carbon Fiber: Define the Hardware Interface Read More »
A CNC quotation becomes easier to assess when the drawing separates geometry, material, finish and acceptance requirements.
A CNC Drawing Checklist for Custom Carbon Fiber Components Read More »
