CNC Machined Carbon Fiber Plate for UAV Mounts

Mounting plates are cut on CNC routers with rigid vacuum fixturing to keep the thin sheet flat. Pocketing removes weight between structural ribs while leaving full thickness around bolt holes. Holes for press-in inserts or precise dowels are finished with a separate drilling pass to hit tighter tolerance. Fiber dust is extracted at the spindle, and parts are washed to remove carbon residue before inspection.

Plate sheets are commonly woven 3K for appearance or unidirectional-core laminates for stiffness. Matte finish hides scratches and reduces glare in camera views, while gloss suits visible consumer products. Where a plate needs threads, we fit stainless or aluminum inserts instead of tapping carbon directly, since threads in laminate strip easily. Edges can be sealed to prevent fiber fraying.

Plates are measured on vision or CMM equipment against the DXF, and flatness is checked on a granite surface plate. Every part receives visual inspection for delamination, voids and face damage before packing in protective film. Typical uses are payload adapter plates, battery trays, GPS masts, landing gear brackets and gimbal dampening plates.