Insights Capabilities 08.13.2026 Stop Warping and Chatter When Machining Thin-Wall Composite Parts A thin-wall composite part can measure perfectly while it’s still clamped to the fixture – and then cup, twist, or … Learn More
Capabilities 08.11.2026 Tapping G-10/FR-4 and Phenolic: Why Metal Practices Fail G-10/FR-4 and phenolic laminates can be tapped and threaded successfully. The problem is that the standard metal-shop approach often assumes … Learn More
Tech Talks Capabilities 08.08.2026 High-Temperature Plastics: When Thermosets Outperform Heat-Resistant Materials How temperature, load, electrical requirements, and long-term dimensional stability influence material selection High-temperature materials are expected to retain useful properties … Learn More
Capabilities Materials 08.06.2026 Pultruded Composites vs Aluminum Comparing Performance, Durability, & Lifecycle Cost in Structural Applications Aluminum has long been a standard choice for structural profiles, but … Learn More
Tech Talks Capabilities 08.04.2026 When Filament-Wound Tubes Are the Right Choice A plain-English guide to choosing the right composite tube for cryogenic, electrical, and structural applications Key Takeaways... The manufacturing process … Learn More
Insights Capabilities 07.28.2026 Machining Thermosets vs Thermoplastics Thermoset composite laminates and thermoplastics are often grouped together as nonmetallic materials. Although they appear on the same prints, arrive … Learn More
Markets Capabilities 07.28.2026 Machined Duct Bank Spacers for Conduit Duct bank spacers are prefabricated plastic components that hold multiple conduits, or ducts, in a fixed, engineered arrangement before and … Learn More
Insights Materials 07.22.2026 How to Choose the Right Phenolic Grade Paper, Canvas, or Linen? What’s the Right Phenolic Grade? Phenolic laminates show up across electrical, industrial, and mechanical applications because … Learn More
Tech Talks 07.14.2026 Static Electricity and Composite Materials What to know about ESD and Material Selection Static electricity develops when electrons transfer between materials as they contact, rub, … Learn More
Insights Tech Talks 07.09.2026 Mastering Abrasive Composites; It’s a Process, Not a Toolpath Ask most shops how to get consistent results machining fiber-reinforced composites (thermoset laminates), and the conversation usually starts with tooling. … Learn More
