Carbon Fiber Fabrication - Composite Series: E4

When it comes to fabricating with carbon fiber panels and components, many of the same tools used for sheet metal fabrication can be used. However, the methods in which they are used are not always the same.
Episode 4 of our Composite Series delivers a wealth of knowledge by demonstrating a variety of techniques for cutting, trimming, drilling, sanding, bending and finishing carbon fiber components to achieve the highest level of workmanship.
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The information contained in this video is based on the opinion of Tim McAmis and his 30+ years in the motorsport and manufacturing industries. Any action you take based upon the content provided shall be done at your own risk. TMRC and its affiliates are not liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of this information.

[@kjcastor]

I'm amazed by how much information Tim provides to the general public. It is rare fore someone to share the secret recipes to their success. Keep in mind that Tim and his crew have had years and years of experimentation. With that said the techniques Tim is sharing works well with his products. Not all composite panels will respond like Tim's. Difference in resin systems, fiber quality, laminate construction all play a roll in the end result. I would suggest if you want to get results using these techniques use the same materials Tim is showing in these videos. You wouldn't run down to Lowe's and buy a piece of MDF when you really needed a piece of marine grade plywood just because it was the same shape and color. This is how he makes fantastic race cars if you want similar results you better pay attention to the details.

[@doinjusfine1]

That is the cleanest shop I have ever seen.. I've looked hard and havent even saw ANY dust or metal shaving.. amazing.

[@mikakorhonen5715]

Maybe they don´t have anything to do. :)

[@bigbothoee8617]

@@mikakorhonen5715 hahahaha or no workers

[@mikeeagle2653]

Or how about you just fucking clean up everyday before you go home. Crazy concept 🤣

[@MartinMcMartin]

This is one classroom I am always glad to be in, the TMRC master class

[@georgeghaly4130]

Obviously a professional is talking.... He is well experienced professional and it is very nice to hear from him.... Very nice video. Thank you.

[@detroitrcwurks998]

Always best to learn from the hands on guys!

[@joshuafurlong6923]

Thank you for the videos and taking time to explain every thing

[@joshuahermanson7636]

You are always a pleasure to watch Tim. Keep up the good work and thank you for all your advice. You inspire me to build the best car I possibly can. I'm building a 98 Mitsubishi eclipse awd making 4 digit power numbers...it may not be a V8 pro mod but it's still made in America! Thanks again Tim. I'm deff going to have alot of your parts on my car!!

[@brunotulliani7483]

You sir are a true gentleman and another great video. Thank-you

[@lgun1]

Another very good and informative video. Thanks for doing these.

[@Limeayy]

awesome video Tim McAmis

[@thomasandkimcowieson8340]

Can’t wait to build one of your cars

[@arthurtabuchi7760]

Thank You Tim !!!!

[@HTHCLLC]

Well done. Thank you.

[@nathanmciver6496]

Awesome! ill try this!!!

[@scottmoore2014]

I will always pay for good tools vs chinese junk and Dynabrade makes some of the best out there. I worked in a bodyshop in the 90s and their DA sanders were the only ones that held up. A second plus was they didn't make your hands numb. I will have to check out the little belt sander. Thanks for the great videos Tim.

[@floodo1]

Thanks for the vid. In my experience solid carbide drills work well in carbon fiber sheets. Will drill nicely and stay sharp in a way that HSS simply cannot. Probably cost prohibitive for anything but the smallest diameters though.

[@ARP07501]

A wealth of knowledge..

[@666dovahktheking4]

I want to work with carbon fibre this video helps a lot!

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Tim, I really admire you and appreciate your channel. Question for you: where does one buy quality drill bits these days? What are some good brands? Thanks!

[@mayagayam]

So helpful, thank you Tim! Besides scoring, does taping it on the backside reduce drill-through tear-out fraying?

[@poseidon_gmb]

Great video! You make it look so easy... Can a slightly bent tube be rolled? I need to produce some bent carbon pipes. Can you please advise? Thanks!

[@Themagicwok]

Hey Tim, for cutting carbon, have you tried a pencil grinder like a dremel or an air pencil with a 40mm diamond coated cutting disc? It's very precise and can do any job, big or small. Through my 9 years of motorsports composites, this is definitely my go to cutting method.

[@rightsidelanechoice7702]

Have you ever tried a high quality air nibbler on that stuff?

[@NBC_NCO]

What do you recommend if you want to join a vertical piece to a horizontal piece as far as a bonding agent ? For example. You make a custom instrument panel cover and have to trim it to fit and remove a couple of mounting tabs in the process.

[@beachboardfan9544]

How do you guys like that ineco bender?

[@-jdm.usdm.thdm.idm.mdm-7835]

what are you using for the hole drill?

[@trels203]

The tool advertisement is well implemented in the video

[@promodracer2191]

Tim is there a way to stop printing on a painted car in the paint process, other than keeping it out of the sun. Thanks I watch all your videos.

[@anoncanon1100]

which snap on air saw would u suggest?

[@mashurshalehin4972]

can you do creasing with carbon fiber?

[@hoodcatzOfficial]

heat back side a little before bending

[@eric13072000]

the best drilling and cutting technique is the abrasive water jet. The French company OMEGA SYSTEMES of Web industrie is the specialist.

[@northwiebesick7136]

So... question... I'm looking at making my own carbon fiber panels for a small hobby project I'm looking at doing, and I'm looking for information on bending carbon fiber... i understand how you explained how to do a bend with heat, as well as how to do a bend with a straight boaded machine, but i was wondering about doing a heated bend. Is there any kind of minimum thickness of the carbon fiber sheets, and is there a limit on the types of carbon fiber that can be heated? Also, would it be possible to take and sand the print-through area, andadd another layer or two of carbon fiber cloth on top, on one or both sides, to restore the original looks? Maybe you guys can help answer a question or two on carbon fiber strength as well... I'm looking for something to use as a core material, and I've seen "soric core" mentioned, byt can't find anything of that name readily available on Amazon. You guys talk of using something like a fiberglass mat, but I'm wondering, if there's something that's both cheap and readily available, that isn't fiberglass, as i honestly don't like working with anything that has fiberglass in it? i can't stand the itching that accompanies stuff, such as fiberglass insulation, so i wonder if there's a cheap way to get around that... to be clear, all these panels will do, is sit on the side and back of a tiny bicycle baby trailer that has had it's canvas covering deteriorate from being left outside, that i got from a family friend for free... Also, just say that I was to have my back piece made, and my 2 side pieces made, is there an easy way to permanently connect them together? Another related question would be, how would/could you do nice looking upholstery corners when attaching the carbon fiber cloth connecting the curved back and side pieces together? I assume that it would also include a bunch of sanding to make it more or less flat? Again, those questions assume that's how you'd connect panels together... think of ut like this, yhe sides are held upright with a bar spanning the width of the frame, with a plastic headed tightening bolt on either end, which is probably what I'd mainly use to keep everything connected to the frame... whether i used more or not, i don't need the resultant sheets, either separately or as a whole, to be too strong, just enough to possibly deflect a few rocks, as I'm not planning on running over it with a tank or something so it should be good enough if it can withstand a bit if wind and rain, as i DO hope to make it somewhat water resistant for usage in light rain, if need be...

[@OfficialGotbrick]

how many mm is he using

[@detroitrcwurks998]

You can explain this till your blue in the face and it still wont be enough to work these materials as someone who's been doin it for many years.

[@MrMaxEffort]

My biggest dream is to buy a car from your shop, it should be awesome..

[@JUICED83Z]

Carbon splinters are the worst. Good to wear at least a really good dust mask if using air tools with carbon.

[@LuisLuna-fc9gr]

10:25 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@supercharged6771]

Ha ha, he said ass

[@craigjones9244]

If its cosmetic it dosnt matter but if its not use diamond saws and bits and never ever fracture a cured part make it to shape from scratch and dont use epoxy use Vinyl Ester.👍

[@-jdm.usdm.thdm.idm.mdm-7835]

but still can use a diamond saws rite for the carbon sheet?

[@Fryhs]

Epoxy makes carbon fiber 3 times stronger

[@shawng7902]

Tim you could make a whole new career just explaining to people why you paid for the most expensive tools out there. When the wife raises hell because you walked off the snap-on truck with a $300 set of drill bits. $700 set of wrenches. Call Tim, he will explain why all the cheap stuff is a piece of shit and waste to even buy. On your level buy once cry once is a way of life. If you want to be the best, buy/use only the best.

[@detroitrcwurks998]

You cant get years experience reading a book

[@crtinkering7323]

shouldn't you be wearing a mask while cutting?? carbon fiber is more dangerous than asbestos