Can you cut carbon fiber with a diamond blade?

The safest way to cut carbon fibre is with a waterjet cutter this produces no dust at all, cutting with any type of blade can create dust that can get into your lungs or short out your machinery.

Can you drill carbon fiber?

You can drill carbon but you need to control the feed rate and lubricate to reduce the heat otherwise you will ruin your drill bits quick.

Can you cut carbon fiber without it fraying?

When you cut carbon or any composite with waterjet there is very little to no fraying. This can depend on the carbon and how much resin has been used. If the weave is stiff we can cut it with no fraying.

Can you sand carbon fiber?

You can sand carbon fibre but you are basically just sanding the resin that holds it all together. Once again use proper PPE

Aluminium Cutting Melbourne | Waterjet Cutting Services

Aluminium Cutting Melbourne

Name: MRC Industries
Address: 36 Industry Place, Bayswater, VIC, 3153, AU
Telephone: 0385667710

Need aluminium parts cut accurately without heat distortion or warping?

We provide waterjet cutting in Melbourne for aluminium sheets, plates, and components, delivering clean, precise cuts without heat-affected zones.

No heat distortion or material warping
Clean, accurate cuts for complex shapes
Ideal for fabrication, prototypes, and production runs

Send your drawings for a fast, accurate quote.

Get a Fast Quote

Why Use Waterjet Cutting for Aluminium?

Unlike laser or plasma cutting, waterjet cutting does not introduce heat into the material. This makes it ideal for aluminium, where heat can cause distortion, hardening, or edge defects.

No heat-affected zones
No warping or material stress
Maintains material integrity
Suitable for thick and thin aluminium

Aluminium Materials We Cut

Aluminium sheet
Aluminium plate
Marine grade aluminium
Tooling plate
Aluminium composites

We cut aluminium in a wide range of thicknesses, from thin sheet through to thick plate, depending on your project requirements.

Common Applications

Fabrication components
Automotive and motorsport parts
Architectural panels
Machine components
Custom brackets and plates

Get a Quote for Aluminium Cutting

If you need aluminium cut accurately and cleanly, MRC Industries can help.

Send us your drawings or project details and we’ll provide a fast quote and turnaround time.

Carbon Fibre Cutting Melbourne | Waterjet Cutting (No Delamination)

Carbon Fibre & Composite Cutting with Waterjet: What You Need to Know

Waterjet cutting is one of the safest and most precise ways to cut composite materials — and at MRC Industries, we’ve spent years fine-tuning our process. From carbon fibre prepreg to phenolic laminate and Kevlar, our workshop in Bayswater has handled it all.

Composite Materials We Regularly Cut

We’ve successfully cut a wide range of technical composites, including:

Carbon fibre prepreg sheets
Composite laminate panels
Fibreglass
Kevlar
Phenolic board

We haven’t found a composite we couldn’t cut.

Who We Cut For

While we began with motorsport, most of our composite work now comes from custom drone manufacturers and defence contractors. We continue to work with teams like Garry Rogers Motorsport and Brad Jones Racing, but also support high-spec clients like XM2, DefendTex, and Rheinmetall.

Read about how we support university and defence innovation →

Why Waterjet Beats Laser or Routing for Composites

No heat-affected zones – preserves the structural integrity of the material
No toxic dust – unlike CNC routing, which can release dangerous fibres
Minimal delamination – our calibrated nozzles and drills reduce internal stress
2mm holes? No problem – we can often cut extremely small, clean features depending on material and layout

Our Setup and What to Expect

We take extra care when cutting composites. Our team uses custom fixtures to secure the material on all sides, and we calibrate our nozzles and drills precisely to minimise delamination and deliver clean results. For delicate or high-value materials, we recommend applying a protective film to reduce handling marks.

We’re also happy to review and proof your file layout before cutting, especially if fibre orientation or sheet layout is critical.

You can expect tolerances around ±0.2mm, with tighter tolerances available on request. We typically work with sheets up to 1200x2400mm, though larger can be accommodated. Turnaround is generally within two weeks, depending on the volume of parts. And to protect your material and quality, your carbon is only used for your job — never batched with others.

See our full DXF file preparation guide

What We Commonly Cut

Drone chassis and bracketry
Racing components
UAV and camera platform plates

If your part requires directional fibre orientation, let us know — we can align it and provide layout proofs before cutting.

Supplied or Sourced?

Most customers supply their own composite sheets. For specialty materials, we work with Topstage Composites to help source exactly what you need.

Start Your Composite Job with Us

It’s simple, fast, and precise. If you have CAD-ready files — great. If not, we can help with that too.

📞 Call us: 0385667710
📧 Email us: sales@mrcind.com.au
📍 Visit us in Bayswater, VIC

Need help preparing your DXF file? Read our guide →

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Rubber Cutting Melbourne | Waterjet Cutting Services

Rubber Cutting Melbourne

Need rubber parts cut cleanly without tearing or distortion?

We provide waterjet cutting in Melbourne for rubber, gaskets, and soft materials, delivering accurate cuts without compression, burning, or edge damage.

No tearing or deformation
Clean edges with no heat damage
Fast turnaround for one-off and production jobs

Send your drawings for a fast, accurate quote.

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Why Choose Waterjet Cutting for Rubber?

Unlike die cutting, which compresses the rubber and can leave angled or distorted edges, waterjet cutting uses a high-pressure stream of water (with or without abrasive) to slice cleanly through the material. This means:

Perfectly square edges for a proper seal
No heat distortion, so the material properties remain unchanged
Ability to cut intricate shapes and fine details
Works on most rubbers, including reinforced and thick sections

For large production runs, die cutting may be more cost-effective, but for precision jobs, complex shapes, or when material waste must be minimised, waterjet cutting is the clear winner.

Rubber Materials We Cut

We have extensive experience cutting:

Insertion Rubber
EPDM
Neoprene
FDA-grade Nitrile
Urethane
Fabric-reinforced rubber

Rubber thickness from 1mm to 200mm cuts beautifully on our machines. Steel-bonded rubber can be more challenging, but with careful setup, we can achieve clean results.

If you don’t have the material, we can source most types through our trusted suppliers. For specialty rubbers, we are happy to work with the material you provide.

Our Process for Rubber Cutting Jobs

Our customers range from individuals bringing in a single gasket for reverse engineering, to large manufacturers providing CAD files for bulk orders. Here’s how it works:

Design
- Reverse engineer from a sample gasket, adjusting dimensions as needed
- Or work directly from your CAD drawing
Test Cut
- If we’ve cut the material before, we use our stored machine settings
- For new materials, we run a test cut to ensure the best finish
Cut & Finish
- Clean, precise cuts with options for washing, labelling, and packaging
Delivery
- Pickup from our Bayswater factory or shipped Australia-wide via our freight network

See our full capabilities for more materials and industries.

Industries & Applications

We cut rubber parts for a variety of industries, including:

Mining & Grading
ScreenTek Systems (Sunshine) – heavy-duty screen decks
Rail Infrastructure
Phoenix AG (Wantirna South) – rail gaskets and components
HVAC Manufacturing
Armcor Air Solutions (Broadmeadows) – specialist gaskets
Rubber Supply & Fabrication
Specialised Rubber (Bayswater) – reinforced conveyor belt cutting
Agriculture & Equine
Horse stable and cattle carousel flooring
4×4 Aftermarket
Custom gaskets for airboxes and other off-road applications

Advantages of Working with MRC Industries

Customer-focused service – we adapt to your needs for labelling, packaging, and delivery
Technical expertise – over 17 years in precision cutting
Flexible order sizes – from one-off prototypes to high-volume runs
Australia-wide delivery – we ship rubber products anywhere in the country

Get Your Rubber Cutting Project Started

If you need precision-cut rubber parts that fit perfectly the first time, MRC Industries can help. Our experienced team will ensure your gaskets, flooring, or custom rubber components are cut accurately and delivered quickly.

Examples of rubber material we have cut:

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Carbon Fibre Cutting Melbourne | Waterjet Cutting Services

Carbon Fibre Cutting Melbourne

Need carbon fibre parts cut accurately without fraying or heat damage?

We provide waterjet cutting in Melbourne for carbon fibre and composite materials, delivering clean edges and tight tolerances for automotive, fabrication, and custom projects.

No heat-affected zones
Clean edges with no delamination
Fast turnaround for one-off and production jobs

Send your drawings for a fast, accurate quote.

Our waterjet cutting process is ideal for carbon fibre components where accuracy and finish matter.

We regularly work with:

Automotive and motorsport components
Aerospace and advanced manufacturing
Custom fabrication and prototyping

MRC Industries provides high-precision carbon fibre and composite cutting services using advanced abrasive waterjet technology. We support clients in motorsport, aerospace and defence, UAV and drone manufacturing, robotics and advanced prototyping, delivering consistent results for both local and international projects.

Through sustained investment in R&D, machinery upgrades and specialist tooling, MRC Industries has become a trusted provider for cutting difficult composite materials with exceptional accuracy and repeatability.

We routinely cut carbon fibre, CFRP, fibreglass, foam-core panels and hybrid composite stacks. We have successfully waterjet cut solid composite materials up to 30mm thick, with minimal kerf and no edge degradation.

MRC Industries delivers ongoing contract work to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to the Australian Defence Force, as well as international defence and aerospace manufacturers. Our processes support high-specification projects that require delamination-free finishes with consistent accuracy, toleranced parts with full traceability and documentation, secure NDA-compliant workflows and repeatable quality across low or high-volume production.

Composite materials are highly variable and often fragile. Conventional cutting methods such as machining, routing or laser risk heat-affected zones, delamination or fraying, dust generation and resin damage, and mechanical stress or warping. Abrasive waterjet cutting eliminates these risks. Using ultra-high-pressure water and garnet, we cut without heat, friction or physical contact, preserving the strength, finish and dimensional accuracy of every part.

Key benefits:

Cuts up to 30mm thick solid composites
Supports carbon fibre, fibreglass, CFRP, foam-core and hybrids
Delivers clean, accurate profiles with no post-processing required
Cold-cutting method with no thermal distortion
Ideal for both one-off and production runs
Traceable, defence-grade documentation available as required

Need Carbon Fibre Parts Cut?

Send us your drawings or files and we’ll provide a fast quote with turnaround time.

Get a Fast Quote

Industries served:
Defence and aerospace (Tier 1 and 2 suppliers), motorsport and automotive, UAV and drone systems, robotics and automation, engineering prototyping and fabrication.

If you require carbon fibre cutting in Melbourne or need a dependable partner for composite part manufacturing, we are ready to assist with your next project.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements.

Industries served:
Defence and aerospace (Tier 1 and 2 suppliers), motorsport and automotive, UAV and drone systems, robotics and automation, engineering prototyping and fabrication.