Influence of cooled and heated compressed air on the surface finish in face milling of CF30-reinforced PEEK

Fernando Pasquali, Carlos A. G, André J. Souza, Milton L. Polli, Department of Mechanical Engineering , Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul , Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Academic Department of Mechanics , Federal University of Technology

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on January 08, 2026

Abstract

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Carbon fiber-reinforced poly (ether-ether-ketone) (CF/PEEK) is a widely used composite material in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical applications. However, achieving a high-quality surface finish during machining remains challenging due to its low ...