Cutting Carbon Fiber

[Hydro Junkie]

Yesterday, I obtained some CF tubing and rod from TAP Plastics to fabricate a rudder pushrod for my 2000 Elam. When cutting the tube, using an Exacto razor saw, I had breakout so bad along the cut that I would have failed myself had I been being tested on it at work. Is there an easy way to cut CF that doesn't result in breakout?

 

[dion smith]

Tape and dremel has worked best for me

 

[Beau Parsons]

I always use my trusty wet tile saw, works great and keeps the harmful dust out of your lungs. I have cut both solid rods, hollow and flat sheets without any breaks, went slow and work perfectly.

Beau

 

[moparbarn]

I always use my trusty wet tile saw, works great and keeps the harmful dust out of your lungs. I have cut both solid rods, hollow and flat sheets without any breaks, went slow and work perfectly.

Beau

+1 on the wet tile saw!

 

[RaceMechaniX]

The best device I have found is a cheap Harbor Freight 4" saw. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-in-mighty-mite-table-saw-with-blade-61608.html

It comes with a diamond wheel and makes clean cuts in carbon tube or sheet. For $37 it is hard to beat.

 

[David Bryant]

The best device I have found is a cheap Harbor Freight 4" saw. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-in-mighty-mite-table-saw-with-blade-61608.html

It comes with a diamond wheel and makes clean cuts in carbon tube or sheet. For $37 it is hard to beat.

thanks for this suggestion, exactly the type of saw unit I've been looking for- especially for carbon fibre

 

[paulrees]

Dotco with cut-off wheel . Tape cut area . Dust mask cut outside