Study on slicing characteristics of carbon fiber reinforced plastics by vibratory OD-blade slicing

–Effect of fiber direction on slicing characteristics–

Abstract

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) are expected to be effective materials for use as mechanical and structural parts. For use in mechanical structural parts, it is necessary to slice or drill CFRP. Edge chipping and abrasion are dependent on the fiber direction of CFRP. This study was performed to establish and examine the practical applicability of the vibratory OD-blade slicing method to slice CFRP. We demonstrated the reducing effect on both slicing force and tool wear rate by vibratory slicing. Finally, we found that slicing accuracy is correlated to the CFRP fiber direction.