What is Micarta Material

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 [...]

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Uses of FR4 Sheets

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 [...]

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Custom Fab

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. [...]

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Custom Plastic Fabrication

Custom Plastic Fabrication Custom Plastic Fabrication is something that has been around for years.  However, the industry has come a long way from the days of bowed out boxes and cheap plastic trinkets.  We work with many businesses customizing their plastic components that will be assembled into a monster machine.  Each part has to have so much tolerance and work [...]

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