Laser Cutting Nomex


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George Poulter
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I am manufacturing composite sandwich panels for floor and firewall panels in a Formula Student race car.

Does anybody know if Nomex can be laser cut so i can accurately cut my core to size. This will also help more more accurately position aluminium inserts for mounting.
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f1rob - 12/22/2019 2:05:34 PM
What shape is your insert ?
How thicks your core ?
What grade is it ?

My inserts are circular (Al 2024)
I plan on using 10mm and 5mm Nomex (different pannels require different thicknesses)

I know I can cut it manually and drill out the wholes for the inserts but I was hoping Laser cutting was a feasible option that I can just chuck the Nomex in and cut it all out quickly and far more accurately. I'm wanting to achieve an accuracy of +/- 1mm.

I would just like to know if it:
a) safe to laser cut
b) possible to laser cut
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George Poulter - 12/22/2019 2:36:05 PM
f1rob - 12/22/2019 2:05:34 PM
What shape is your insert ?
How thicks your core ?
What grade is it ?

My inserts are circular (Al 2024)
I plan on using 10mm and 5mm Nomex (different pannels require different thicknesses)

I know I can cut it manually and drill out the wholes for the inserts but I was hoping Laser cutting was a feasible option that I can just chuck the Nomex in and cut it all out quickly and far more accurately. I'm wanting to achieve an accuracy of +/- 1mm.
Would also suggest using redux 212 core splice on your h/c joins an around all the inserts

I would just like to know if it:
a) safe to laser cut
b) possible to laser cut



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