Forged Carbon Fiber Plates for KBD67mkIIProject Timeline:
Not The Carbon Fiber You Already KnowForged Carbon Fiber is made from small chopped carbon fibers, this creates a unique and individual pattern for each plate.
No two plates are identical.
Lightweight and StrongEach plate weighs roughly 41g, compared to brass weighing in at ~190g.
Inspired by Lamborghini Forged CompositesIn 2008, Dr Paolo Feraboli created what would become Forged Composites for Lamborghini.
Taking this concept and applying it as a plate material creates unique patterns on each individual piece.
Difference between Forged Carbon and Carbon FiberThe main difference is aesthetic. Forged Carbon has a marbled appearance compared to the typically Carbon Fiber woven look.
Forged also typically has a higher thread count, making the plate stronger.
In real world applications the feel and sound is very similar to traditional woven carbon fiber.
Video Examples:Unfortunately I only had a phone to record these, so the quality is not as high as I would like here.
Forged Finish
Flex Test:
Typing Test:
A Finished Build:
Additional InformationBoth hotswap and solder versions will be available.
Standoff holes are on the board for those that wish to use them, however they are not required and I personally do not use them.
Plates will be shipped from Ireland, and can be shipped to both EU and US.
Plates are between 1.5 and 1.6mm thick.
