CNC Routing G10 or Carbon Fibre

plingboot · January 22, 2013, 05:35:44 PM

Does anyone know where (in the UK) i can get some simple parts cut from either 2mm G10 or 2mm carbon fibre sheet?

...at a reasonable cost.

I've drawn up the parts and can supply dxf files and are no bigger than 150mm x 150mm

I'm almost tempted to look into buying a table top router, but suspect that is a maze of hardware/software/file-type bear traps.

hazardpro · January 22, 2013, 07:06:54 PM

I'd be interested on this too! I have some Perspex bits that need routing...

Teamftp · January 22, 2013, 07:13:09 PM

Do you have a sample you could send me.

Could try it in the laser cutter. Fairly sure it will cut it out ok but would like to try it first.

Hazardpro....

What do you need doing. Gots lots of acrylic and a laser cutter that loves it!!!

Teamftp · January 22, 2013, 07:15:11 PM

Oh and do have a flat bed router if the laser cutter is not man enough!!!

hazardpro · January 22, 2013, 07:19:50 PM

Yey :)

Can I have your email please and ill email you the cad file.

Many thanks

Doug

Teamftp · January 22, 2013, 07:22:49 PM

Quote from: hazardpro on January 22, 2013, 07:19:50 PM
Yey :)

Can I have your email please and ill email you the cad file.

Many thanks

Doug

PM sent. Make sure it is a DXF file if possible.

Cheers.

stef1 · January 22, 2013, 07:48:07 PM

hi all

have tried to cut carbon fibre on my laser cutter and it just makes a mess

the laser just burns the edge and it just turns to dust

makes a good light show as the carbon burns

Teamftp · January 22, 2013, 08:05:31 PM

Well that's sounds fun at least!!

Got a huge CNC router if needs be that has a 2mm bit for some nice close stuff.

hazardpro · January 22, 2013, 08:06:23 PM

PM sent. Make sure it is a DXF file if possible.

Cheers.
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Email sent! Thank you :D

Doug

Teamftp · January 22, 2013, 08:20:57 PM

Can you confirm the centre to centre of the holes across.

I get approx 53mm

I have 3mm acrylic in most colours if you have a preference?? 2mm is a bit to flimsy for most applications.

Should be able to get it cut tomorrow.

Will be about £3.00 to cover postage and Jiffy bag. Will cost nowt to cut as I will slip it on some waste.

hazardpro · January 22, 2013, 08:50:12 PM

Wow that would be awesome thanks!

53mm is fine (its not dependant on anything).

If Paypal is ok then ping me a payment request and ill send you some dollar!

Thanks again!

PS so thats £6 total? (I need two of them if poss)..

Doug

Teamftp · January 22, 2013, 09:03:36 PM

Nah just £3.00!!!

They will both fit in a bag together.

hazardpro · January 22, 2013, 10:58:36 PM

Quote from: Teamftp on January 22, 2013, 09:03:36 PM
Nah just £3.00!!!

They will both fit in a bag together.

Can I be cheeky (will happily pay!) - 1 more plate, 3mm is fine.. its just a slightly different shape. I can get the DXF to you first thing in the morning?

Hope thats ok! Really appreciated it :)

plingboot · January 23, 2013, 10:50:01 AM

G10 or CF sheet will definitely need to be routed rather than lasered :)

I don't have any G10 on hand but can i send you my dxf files to check?

If they're ok for use with your routing system i'll source some G10/carbon fibre and organise getting it to you.

I've been using razorlab to prototype these in perspex, but it's not the ideal material and they are a bit pricey.

Teamftp · January 23, 2013, 11:19:46 AM

Sweet I will send you a PM and then you can send me the DXF files.

I did not think the carbon would cut on the laser... Never mind we have the beast below to sort it!!

These have been laser cut this morning.