Markets 09.08.2026 Not Just Made in America, Machined in America Thermoset composite laminates are used in steel mills primarily as nonmetallic sliding, bearing, and impact-interface parts – especially where steel-on-steel … Learn More
Insights Capabilities 09.03.2026 Large-Part CNC Machining of Advanced Plastics: What Engineers Need to Know Large-part CNC machining is often the most practical way to produce oversized components from advanced plastics and thermoset composite laminates. … Learn More
Insights Tech Talks 08.18.2026 Moisture Absorption: The Composite Variable You Cannot See Moisture does not have to soak a composite to change it. Here is how water enters a laminate, what it … Learn More
Markets 08.17.2026 Composites for Energy Storage Systems The Hidden Plastic That Keeps Grid-Scale Batteries From Killing Themselves Crack open a battery energy storage system, one of those … Learn More
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
