Geometry
State units, hole and slot dimensions, datums and positional requirements.
DIRECT FROM THE WORKSHOP / PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
Drilling Carbon Fibre: Hole Quality & Drawing Requirements
Specify the hole and its function together. Appearance, dimensions and the load path all matter.
Discuss your requirements ↗Before machining.
Mark hole diameter, position, datum, edge distance and the mating hardware. For a through-hole in a tube, specify whether both walls must align and how the bolt load is carried. Do not choose a tightening torque from tube size alone.
When the hole edge is damaged.
Review cutter condition, support at the exit face and the machining setup before repeating the operation. Fraying at the surface and separation between layers are different concerns. Inspect both entry and exit and agree how damaged parts will be assessed.
Cosmetic trimming or filling does not establish that structural performance has been restored. If a hole carries load, the acceptance decision needs to match the part and its duty.
Make the drawing useful.
Assembly
Show inserts, sleeves, washers or other load-spreading features where required by the design.
Acceptance
Specify critical checks and how the finished features will be verified against the drawing.
Discuss your machined part.
LET’S MAKE IT CLEAR.
What are
you building?
You don’t need a complete specification to start a conversation. Tell us the application and what you know so far.
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