What is Micarta Material? Micarta is the collective brand name for a range of composites consisting of paper, linen, carbon fiber, and fiberglass, or some other type of fabric in a thermosetting plastic. The material was initially designed for use in various electrical and then decorative applications were discovered. It was developed back in 1910 by George Westinghouse, using phenolic [...]
Why Electrical Insulating Material is Important? Why Electrical Insulating Material is Important? Well, the idea of having a material that is electrical insulating is to protect the conductors from passing unwanted electric current. Some examples of electrical conductor materials are rigid laminate, asbestos, PVC, glass, resin, paper, varnish, rubber, and Teflon. These materials are quite often used to coat electrical [...]
Military Grade is a term we hear often but do you know what it actually means? When you hear "Military Grade" you probably think rugged, built to last, or even military green. Military Grade is often used in advertising because we have been taught that it means higher quality. However, if a product is actually Military Grade it means that [...]
How to get Mil-Specs First, let's take a look at what Mil-Specs mean. These are standardizations that are made by the Department of defense for our Military. Mil or the Military produces these specs so that their products will be interchangeable and work appropriately out in the field. These typically have very tight tolerances to ensure that everything will fit [...]
What Products Can Be Made on a CNC Machine? CNC machines are used in areas where precision and accuracy needs to be but also repetitiveness. Long ago, to get the precision necessary for things such as gear making and could only be done by people. However, these machines have long surpassed what people can offer. They are machines that have [...]
What is FR4 Material? The FR in FR4 stands for flame retardant. It is a glass epoxy laminate used for all kinds of applications. Many of these applications are found in computer circuit boards and marine applications. What is FR4 Material used in? This material is that greenish material that you see on circuit boards. FR4 has impressive properties and [...]
How Do Circuit Boards Work What is a circuit board and how does it work? A circuit board is a flat piece of material that holds and connects electronic components using conductive pathways. It works by providing a platform for the components to be mounted and interconnected, allowing electrical signals to flow between them and enabling the functioning of electronic [...]
MIL-STD-810 Testing How can MIL-STD help you? You have a design idea that you just know is going to be a hit! But, have you ever thought about what materials it should be made of? How will those materials stand up to the environment that your product will face? Is it possible to test this in a laboratory environment before [...]
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, [...]
