Mil-Spec First, what is a mil-spec anyway? A mil-spec has to do with the military. It is what the military uses as it’s standard. In the military, everything is standardized to allow for reliability, compatibility, and commonality between systems. This allows the military to swap out components at a moment's notice in the most awkward places. Mil-Spec is the specifications [...]
Garolite Garolite is a brand name for G10 - FR4 Fiberglass-epoxy laminate material. It is a material that is used in the making of circuit boards. It is typically used in its natural state and color which is that very recognizable greenish/yellow. It's used because of its amazing properties for circuit board manufacturing. The fact that it doesn't absorb water, [...]
Uses of FR4 Sheets FR4 Sheets is a popular material for circuit boards known by electrical engineers and people that are involved in the printing of circuit boards. FR4 or FR-4 is the very backbone of the circuit board itself. It is often that yellow/greenish material that we are all familiar with. FR4 is what the circuit boards are printed [...]
Composite CNC Machining Composite CNC Machining takes CNC machining to the next level. Most shops are used to working with metals but when it comes to composites, it's a whole new ball game. Composite materials tend to have very different properties than that of metal. However, this is typically why they have been chosen to be the material of choice [...]
Custom Fab Custom Materials, Inc. is a proven source for the custom fabrication of electrical insulation and components. We personally serve major manufacturers and suppliers of electrical power generation equipment, distribution equipment, and controls. Components range from the insulation used in transformers, motors and motor controls to precision parts for the aerospace, military, medical, renewable energy, and other demanding industries. [...]
CNC Machining Today If you are looking for accuracy and precision, there is nothing better than CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machined parts (CNC Machining). These parts are programmed on a computer and CNC machined to the finest of tolerances. This is a more expensive way to make custom parts as opposed to plastic injection molding or other forms, however, when [...]
The Process of Custom Metal Fabrication Custom metal fabrication can be a broad term that means many things. Essentially, it forms metal into a usable product. We have an entire Engineering team ready to design and draw up your next part. This team is ready and willing to design any custom metal component you have in mind. Each type of [...]
What is G10 What is G10? You may have heard of G10 and that it has something to do with manufacturing electrical boards. You know, those cool green boards in the back of your computer. But, this marvelous material has a life that can extend far beyond those circuit boards. Look at G10 Look at G10 Material if you need [...]
Custom Fabrication Shops Looking for custom fabrication shops? Are you in need of custom fabrication of metal or plastic? Custom fabrication is a broad term that can mean many things. We work with a variety of end users and designs that need custom fabrication done properly and on time. Things like electrical insulation components are key to many operations in [...]
FR4 Material The FR4 Material is reinforced epoxy laminate and is made from epoxy and a fiberglass cloth that is flame resistance and super strong material. The fibers will essentially transpose their elements into the new material. And, the melding of the epoxy with the fibers makes for a very strong board. As you probably know the FR4 material is [...]
