[Ducati] Drilling CF

[Rich Roberts]

Use a dremel and hi speed and should have no issues, so I would not exactly drill it which is fairly low speed compared to dremel. With a Dremel and carbide bur you can shape hole however you would like and it will be wonderful. I use this technique to shape carbon fiber ass well as drill holes. I would wear a dustmask as some carbon fiber gives up a bit of dust esp at hi speeds of Dremel, aka 25,000rpm. I hear the dust is not so good to inhale. :( Rich 


----- Original Message ----
From: "Jones, Dennis" <djones at pcc-sterling.com>
To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2007 10:57:33 AM
Subject: RE: [Ducati] Drilling CF


Paul,

Just got a new Sebimoto hugger from Yoyodyne.
It's not predrilled.
Any big deal to drilling holes in CF?

Paul  D

I've never drilled carbon fiber, but aside from being absolutely sure
you get your hole locations correct, if it were me I'd put masking tape
over the hole locations and drill thru the tape to avoid splintering.
I'd also start with a small drill bit, like a number drill, and move up
gradually so that you're not taking one big bite out of the carbon
fiber.  Use fresh, sharp bits so that they cut well and cleanly.  Those
would be my suggestions.  
D.J.



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