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Guides and how-tos on G-10/FR-4, phenolic laminates, carbon fiber, machining and ordering, written by the people who make the material.
G-10 vs G-11: Temperature, Strength and When to Use Each
G-10 and G-11 (often written G10 and G11) look alike, machine alike and, at room temperature, test alike. Both are woven glass cloth in an epoxy resin, pressed under heat and pressure.
G-10 vs Micarta: Which Handle Material Should You Choose?
G-10 and Micarta are the two laminates knife makers reach for most, and "G10 vs Micarta" is one of the first questions a new maker asks.
A Guide to Laminated Tubing & How to Order USA Made
Laminated tubing is made from thermosetting resins (phenolic, epoxy or melamine) combined with base materials such as cellulose paper, woven cotton cloth or glass cloth.
How Composites and Laminates are Used in the Knife & Weapon Industry
Knife and weapon handles have to be tough, stable, grippy and good-looking at the same time, and composite laminates do all four better than most natural materials.
How Composites and Laminates are Used in the Marine Industry
Boats are hard on materials. Salt water corrodes metal, wood swells and rots, and everything on board takes vibration, UV and constant wetting.
How Composites and Laminates are Used in the Electrical Industry
In modern industries, where precision and reliability are paramount, electrical laminates are the linchpin for high-functioning systems.
How Composites and Laminates are Used in the Automotive Industry
The automotive world has an ever-present drive to discover and employ lighter, more robust materials.
How to Order or Request a Quote with Current
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What is Linen Electrical Phenolic Material?
Linen electrical phenolic is a composite material widely used by industries that make electrical products.
What is Carbon Fiber?
Carbon fiber is a lightweight, strong, stiff and corrosion-resistant material made from thin filaments of carbon, woven or laid into fabric and embedded in a resin matrix.
Industrial Epoxy Resin Guide
Epoxy is a family of thermosetting resins used as adhesives, laminating resins, coatings for grinding wheels, fire-retardant coatings and insulating materials.
How to Machine G-10 (G10 / Garolite)
G-10 material (written G10 just as often, and sold by some distributors under the name Garolite) has been used across industry for decades and is still picking up steam.
How To Order Custom G-10 For Tool Handles
G-10 material is a thermosetting industrial laminated plastic consisting of a woven glass cloth material and an epoxy resin matrix.
5 Common Applications for Laminated Sheets
Laminated sheets are made of a substrate such as fiberglass cloth, carbon fiber cloth, canvas, linen or paper combined with a resin.
A Guide to G10/FR4: What It Is, What It's Made Of and G10 vs FR4
G10 and FR4 are two names you will see on almost every drawing that calls for a strong, insulating, glass-reinforced plastic.