Drilling/Tapping Carbon Fiber Hat

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  1. TOL

    TOL Active Member

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    How difficult is it to drill and tap a carbon fiber injector hat? Any tips or suggestion? Have not tried this before and would rather do some homework before messing up a nice part. Thanks.
     
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  2. nitrowannabe

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    Look at the June 20 thread " Nozzles in hat "
     
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  3. TOL

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    Thanks. I was actually thinking more in terms of the type of drill (or cutter) and speed. Would like to make a nice smooth hole with no tears or frays.
     
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    Three Point Carbide

    Masking tape on both faces (entry & exit) 3-5K spindle speed.

    Chris Saulnier - Team Tigges
    Mechanic Falls, Maine
     
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  5. TOL

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    Thanks Chris.
     
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