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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
G10 Material G10 material is a high-pressure fiberglass laminate. Created by the stacking of multiple glass cloth layers. This is done by soaking the glass in epoxy resin. Then by heat and pressure, it is compressed into the shape you are looking for. As with most fiberglass, this stacking provides amazing strength and durability. This is a very popular and [...]
