Process Date: April 2002

Clean cuts were achieved on the 0.02"-thick woven carbon fiber in the photo above, using a Synrad Evo200W laser with 5psi air assist. The cuts were made at a speed of 290 inches per minute in the direction of the weave.  The diagonal cut was made at a slightly slower speed, 210 inches per minute, due to the variation of the material density.

   The durability and light weight of carbon fiber has made it popular in the fabrication process of automotive, aircraft and sporting equipment.  In the racing industry, where weight is a crucial factor, metal frames are increasingly being replaced by carbon fiber over urethane foam constructions. 

Carbon fiber cut using an EVO200 Synrad laser.