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Composite machining

Author: Alain DESSARTHE

Publication date: October 10, 1997

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  • Alain DESSARTHE: Engineer in charge of the polymers and composites design-industrialization department at the Centre technique des industries mécaniques (CETIM).

 INTRODUCTION

Composite materials are mostly processed by moulding; however, machining is often used for various reasons, such as :

  • drilling for bolting or riveting ;

  • trimming molded parts ;

  • small series production ;

  • extremely precise dimensions;

  • cutting preforms for molding ;

  • high-speed die-cutting.

Readers are referred to the specialist articles in this section for further information on their characteristics and molding methods. In this article, "composite materials" refers to those with a polymer matrix, and not to ceramic or metal composites.

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