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Introduction Carbon fiber composites are increasingly used in aerospace, automotive, and defense industries due to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to fatigue and corrosion. However, their unique layered structure and abrasive fibers make them difficult to cut cleanly and precisely using conventional methods. To address these challenges, diamond wire cutting has emerged as a high-precision solution for processing carbon fiber composite materials. This article explores the advantages of this technology and compares it to traditional cutting techniques. Why Traditional Cutting Struggles with Carbon Fiber Composites Conventional methods like mechanical sawing, CNC routing, and abrasive waterjet cutting often lead to undesirable issues such as delamination, fiber pull-out, excessive kerf width, and thermal damage. These problems not only affect component quality but also increase post-processing time and material waste. Carbon fiber’s hardness and anisotropic structure demand a cutting approach that minimizes mechanical stress while maximizing precision. Advantages of Diamond Wire Cutting