CNC Machined Phenolic Parts
<div class="inline_html" contenteditable="false"><div style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1202190494?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" title="CNC Machined Phenolic Parts"></iframe></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script></div><p><br></p><p>Phenolic is one of the oldest and most trusted thermoset materials in the industry, and it remains a go-to choice for engineers who need a tough, dimensionally stable material that also holds up well electrically and mechanically. At InsulFab Plastics, we machine and stamp phenolic parts every day. Whether the material is being called out by name, by grade (like XX, C, or CE), or simply referred to as "Micarta" or "paper phenolic", you can bet we work with it. </p><p>Phenolic sheet is produced by impregnating layers of paper, canvas, or linen with phenolic resin, then curing the layers under heat and pressure into a solid laminate. The result is a material that machines cleanly, holds tight tolerances, and offers a strong combination of mechanical strength, electrical insulation, and wear resistance — all at a relatively low cost compared to many other engineering plastics.</p><p>Because of that balance of properties, machined phenolic parts show up across a wide range of high-end applications. In electrical and electronics manufacturing, phenolic is used for terminal boards, switchgear components, and insulating spacers. In aerospace and defense, it's machined into bushings, washers, and structural insulators where weight and electrical isolation both matter. It's also a popular choice in industrial equipment for gears, cams, and wear strips, since certain grades of phenolic offer excellent strength and low friction in continuous-use applications.</p><p>Whether your project calls out phenolic, Micarta, paper phenolic, or canvas phenolic, our team can machine it to your print and tolerance requirements. If you have a current or upcoming project that requires CNC machined or stamped phenolic parts, give us a call or send us a quote<a href="https://insulfab.com/quote" target="_blank"> </a>request.</p>