Drilling holes in Carbon Fibre?

[samcat]

What is the best way to drill a hole in carbon fibre so that it doesnt crack?

What should be done to the hole to make sure it doesnt fray/crack after being drilled? Someone said to me 'superglue' last night... Is that right?

its for my firewall... I have an MSD 6AL, Blaster 2 coil and an oil catch can I need to mount.

Cheers,
Sam C

[bren]

lay the sheet over some wood or MDF as support and something to drill into, use a NEW drillbit and just drill! ive not seen c/f fray ever.. but paint or superglue would seal the edge if you can be bothered.

[samcat]

Cheers Bren,

Done some research of my own and the recommendation is to use carbide tipped drills (which we have some of ) and to take it slow. Smallest drill first than gradually work your way up in sizes.

I will superglue the edges for additional protection too.



Cya,
Sam C

[Vyper]

Originally posted by samcat
Cheers Bren,

Done some research of my own and the recommendation is to use carbide tipped drills (which we have some of ) and to take it slow. Smallest drill first than gradually work your way up in sizes.

I will superglue the edges for additional protection too.



Cya,
Sam C

I think you're being too technical there Samuel (there's a suprise! ) Just drill the f*cker and be done with it!!

The firewall is so thing that you can cut it too with good quality snips!

Vyper