Effect of grinding atmosphere on ground surface characteristics of CFRP

Abstract

Utilization of CFRP for aircrafts is presently advanced because of high-specific strength. The purpose of this study is to obtain the fundamental information for grinding CFRP with high quality by clarifying influences of grinding atmosphere and direction of carbon fiber on the grinding mechanism of CFRP. In this report, effect of grinding atmosphere (dry, wet and liquid nitrogen) on ground surface characteristics is experimentally clarified, analyzing bending strength, surface roughness and so on.