Articles | Volume 17, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-285-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-17-285-2026
Research article
 | 
20 Mar 2026
Research article |  | 20 Mar 2026

Surface quality and process optimization in rotary ultrasonic-assisted drilling of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics

Lingzhi Luo, Fuxian Zhu, Liuyang Duan, Fengling Zhao, and Zhen Zhang

Viewed

Total article views: 271 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
HTML PDF XML Total BibTeX EndNote
197 53 21 271 14 18
  • HTML: 197
  • PDF: 53
  • XML: 21
  • Total: 271
  • BibTeX: 14
  • EndNote: 18
Views and downloads (calculated since 20 Mar 2026)
Cumulative views and downloads (calculated since 20 Mar 2026)

Viewed (geographical distribution)

Total article views: 288 (including HTML, PDF, and XML) Thereof 288 with geography defined and 0 with unknown origin.
Country # Views %
  • 1
1
 
 
 
 
Latest update: 02 Jun 2026
Download
Short summary
Drilling carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics often causes exit-hole damage that weakens the material. We developed a rotary ultrasonic-assisted drilling solution. Tests show that combining high spindle speed, low feed rate, and coarse-grit tools produces near-perfect holes with minimal damage. This method offers manufacturers a reliable technique for high-quality carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics, enabling safer aerospace and automotive products.
Share