Machining G10/FR4--Carbide or Diamond Tooling?

[NYRON]

I'm somewhat new to using G10/FR4.

Up to this point, I've mostly needed to cut it and not shape it.

I'm planning to use G10 in our new ILF riser, which I'm producing on a CNC machine.

For those who have machined G10 (or worked with it extensively)...can you get away with carbide tooling or are diamond coated bits a must?

Thanks for the help!

Ron

[Pine]

I've used carbide and High Speed Steel on G10, it's not hard to machine at all.
Just try to climb cut whenever possible.

[KenH]

Would be nice to understand what you're talking about -- doesn't sound like bow-building to me!

[NYRON]

KenH, Along with micarta and phenolic, G10 is commonly used in bow building.

Until now, I've mainly used it as an I-beam for rigidity and weight.

Currently I'm working on a new riser layup, where G10 will form the limb pockets and the back 1/3 of the riser--essentially forming a thick cap.

[Mad Max]

Climb cut (Climb Milling) makes a smoother  finish.

[KenH]

Thanks -- good to know.  My bows are not that sophisticated; just wood and glass lams...