Personal protection for shaping
– Well ventilated work area
– At least particulate respirator required
– Face-piece respirator recommended
– Dust collection with a vacuum cleaner
Equipment protection
– Carbon fibre conducts electricity so it can short circuit electrical equipment
Cutting tools
– Diamond coated blade
CNC Milling
– Fast and easy to cut
– Water or alcohol cooling required because of heat and dust particles
Glueing
– Erismet sheets can be glued with aluminium, wood and other composites
– Erismet sheets need to be sanded and cleaned with acetone or other grease and dust removing solvents
– Use epoxy resin or MMA glue for bonding
– Post-cure epoxy resin if necessary
Drilling
– Can be cut with a regular metal drill
– Diamond coated drill lasts longer
Sanding
– Sandpaper or other abrasive
– Diamond file
– Sanding too much will expose fibres and will flatten the “3D” look
Polishing
– Can be polished with regular polishing equipment
Painting and varnishing
– Clean with a grease removing solvent
– No need to worry about damaging composite due to good chemical resistance
– Polyurethane varnish recommended due to self-healing properties