Nyloil is a cast nylon with built-in oil lubrication.  It provides excellent bearing characteristics not found in any other material.  Nyloil was developed specifically to extend the wear-resistant properties of unlubricated or dry lubricated materials like MoS₂-filled nylon, and has proved itself an extremely effective, self-lubricated bearing material for more than 10 years.

• Ordinary cast nylon significantly outlasts cast iron, brass, bronze and many other metallic and non-metallic bearing materials

• Nyloil provides identical reliability to ordinary cast nylon — with superior notched load impact, elongation, coefficient of friction and water absorption

During Nyloil’s manufacturing process, oil lubrication is completely and evenly dispersed throughout the cast nylon, making it an integral part of the material’s structure.  Although not evident by sight or touch, the oil lubricant in Nyloil is always at the surface, regardless of the amount of material removed during any finish machining operations.

• Oil will not spin out, dry out or drain out, even under harshest working conditions

• Lubrication results in 25% lower-coefficient of friction than conventional grades of nylon

• Lubrication makes Nyloil non-porous for greater strength

• Lower coefficient of friction means less frictional heat buildup, the major cause of plastic bearing failures

Nyloil typically lasts 5 to 7 timers longer than unlubricated or MoS₂ dry lubricated cast nylon, based on dozens of customer applications and substantiated by rigorous testing.  This durability makes Nyloil an excellent choice for applications where traditional materials, including ordinary nylon, cannot be used.

• Performs in harsh environments where lubrication is difficult or impossible, or where constant lubrication is required

• Operates efficiently in direct contact with abrasive slurries

• Can be run without additional lubrication

• Works efficiently in marine applications

• Does not require bearing seals

• onstant lubrication results in low heat build-up

The long-lasting properties of Nyloil come with no penalty in machinability.  It can be free cut, and requires no more machining skill than ordinary nylons.  Because it contains its own lubricant, Nyloil can be machined much more quickly and easily than unlubricated nylon.

• Obtain excellent surface finish by using sharp tools in turning, milling, shaping or any other machining methods

• For conventional finish machine operations, use any high speed machine tool or woodworking equipment including circular saws, planing and routing machines

• Machining operations will not affect Nyloil’s self lubricating qualities

Typical Applications

Stock Shape Availability

Wear Rate

Adding a lubricant to the basic polymer during the manufacturing process reduces the coefficient of friction by 25% at the bearing interfaces, thereby avoiding harmful heat build-up that limits the wear life of unlubricated materials.  The PV capability of Nyloil without lubrication is approximately 16,000.

Average Thrust Bearing Test Results

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Dimensional Stability 

With their higher crystallinity, all Nycast® products exhibit improved dimensional stability compared to their extruded nylon counterparts.  But Nyloil provides even better dimensional stability than regular grades of cast nylon: Its oil droplets fill gaps in the amorphous structure of the polymer, allowing less room for water to be absorbed into these areas.

Physical Properties

Because of the presence of oil in the matrix of the nylon, Nyloil exhibits superior physical properties, including notched load impact (Nyloil is two times less likely to break under load than regular cast nylon), improved elongation (twice the elongation of 6PA Natural), coefficient of friction (because oil is constantly present at the material’s surface) and water absorption (the oil in the matrix leaves less room for water to be absorbed).

Vintec I is a normal impact, corrosion-resistant material offering an excellent chemical resistance. (Type I Grade 1 Dark Gray PVC conforms to ASTM D1784, Class 12454-8.) Vintec I® is highly recommended for applications where the concentration of acids or alkalies are high, normal working temperatures are relatively low (140° F or below) and final installation area is not subject to excessive physical abuse.

Product Applications
Vintec I® corrosion resistant thermoplastics are engineered materials formulated to combine corrosion resistance, impact resistance, lightness, ease of fabrication and forming. Vintec I® reduces replacement costs by providing long life in harsh corrosive atmospheres.

Industries Served

•Utilities
•Electronics
•Chemical
•Textile
•Steel Pickling
•Pharmaceutical
•Food Processing
•Water Treatment
•Tanning
•Dyeing & Bleaching
•Fertilizer
•Waste Treatment
•Paper
•Plating
•Petroleum
•Marine
•Anodizing
•Transportation

Product Uses

•Acid Fume Hood and Ducts
•Acid Tank Linings
•Acid Etching Machines
•Machined Parts & Gears
•Burial Vaults
•Ceiling Materials
•Containers
•Duct & Duct Fittings
•Air Circulators
•Flues & Vents
•Industrial Surfaces
•Lab Equipment Supplies
•Machine Guards
•Noise Control Devices
•Nursery Equipment
•Pressure Switches
•Seating
•Shelving
•Storage Tanks
•Tote Boxes, Pans, & Trays

Product Features

•Lightweight
•Formable
•Excellent Electrical Properties
•Impact Resistant
•Cementable
•Good Abrasion
•Resistance
•MachinableWaterproof Covers
•Acid TanksFume Scrubbers
•Machined Flanges & Valves
•BoothsBus Equipment (Interior)
•Closures
•Corrosion Control Equipment
•Dust Collection Systems
•Air Purifying Equipment
•Housings
•Industrial Waste Equipment
•Machinery
•Nuclear InstrumentsPaneling For Clean Rooms
•Scientific Apparatus
•Sheet Metal Fabrication
•Spraying Equipment
•Tanks
•Vacuum Cleaning Systems

Fabrication Characteristics – top
Thermoplastic preparation for assembly (welding or other fastening methods) is similar to metal fabrication procedures. Pieces are laid out, cut, machined and joined with the same tools, equipment and skills utilized in the metalworking trades. However, there are special forming requirements for thermoplastics not encountered in metal work.

Fabrication of thermoplastics includes a wide range of operations on sheet, rod, tube and special shapes to produce finished products. Fabrication involves cutting, sawing, machining, forming, joining or fastening together for the completed object. Machining may include beveling, routing, grinding, turning, milling, drilling, tapping and threading. The degree of skill and the quality of preparatory work in layout and various machining operations on components for fit-up are very important in assuring accurate assembly and successful fabrication.

Once the different thermoplastic parts are formed into the proper shape, they may then have to be joined. The type and method of assembly depend on the function of the finished structure. The several assembly techniques include the use of adhesive bonding, self-tapping screws, threaded insets, press fitting, cold heading, heat joined (hot-plate welding, hot-wire welding, induction heating, hot flaring, and spin welding) cementing and hot gas welding. Each operation requires its own tools and equipment.

Standard Product Specifications

Sheet 48 in. x 96 in.
Thickness 0.060 to 4 in.
Colors Dk. Gray, Lt. Gray, White and Blue
Finish High Gloss or Embossed

Vintec I Type 1 Grad I Rigid PVC Sheet – top

PROPERTY ASTM TEST METHOD VALUE
Cell Classification D-1784 12454B
Formulation – Homopolymer
IZOD Impact Strength D-256 1.3 ft.-lb./in. @1/8″
Tensile Strength D-638 7500 PSI
Tensile Modulus D-638 411,000 PSI
Heat Deflection (264PSI) D-648 165°F
Acid Resistance (93% Sulfuric Acid 14 Days @ 131°F)
Weight Change
FlexuralYield Change
D-1784
0.2%
-2.3%
Specific Gravity D-792 1.42
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion D-696 6.1 x 10-5in/in/°C
Opt. Cell Classification D-3915 124520
Federal Classification FED.SPEC L-P-535E Type I

CPVC Vintec

VINTEC is a high temperature grade chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride that has excellent corrosion resistance, high heat resistance and is easily fabricated. Vintec has a wide range of industrial applications including the chemical processing and metal finishing industries.

Quality controlled production techniques utilized by Compression Polymers insure maximum benefit from CPVC Vintec.

Applications
CPVC has a proven performance record in a wide range of industrial markets.

• Pipe & Fittings
• Spacers
• Insulators for tanks
• Lining (Corrosion Resistant)
• Valves
• Bushings
• Drip Racks
• tiffeners

Industries Served
• Waste Treatment
• Chemical Processing
• Pickling
• Metal Finishing
• Metal Anodizing
• Fume Scrubbing

Resistance Characteristics – top

• Corrosion- CPVC has excellent corrosion resistance to a wide range of alkalies and acids

• Heat -When high temperature applications are required CPVC exhibits exceptional heat resistance and provides maximum corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures

• Fire -CPVC is rated as self-extinguishing and will not support combustion

• Electrical -CPVC has good electrical insulation properties

Fabrication
CPVC can easily be machined with wood-working tools. In addition CPVC can be threaded, riveted, fiberglass backed, cementable (solvent bonding), and is hot gas weldable with rod.

Fabrication Characteristics – top
Thermoplastic preparation for assembly (welding or other fastening methods) is similar to metal fabrication procedures. Pieces are laid out, cut, machined and joined with the same tools, equipment and skills utilized in the metalworking trades. However, there are special forming requirements for thermoplastics not encountered in metal work.

Fabrication of thermoplastics includes a wide range of operations on sheet, rod, tube and special shapes to produce finished products. Fabrication involves cutting, sawing, machining, forming, joining or fastening together for the completed object. Machining may include beveling, routing, grinding, turning, milling, drilling, tapping and threading.

Once the different thermoplastic parts are formed into the proper shape, they may then have to be joined. The type and method of assembly depend on the function of the finished structure. The several assembly techniques include the use of adhesive bonding, self-tapping screws, threaded insets, press fitting, cold heading, heat joined (hot- plate welding, hot-wire welding, induction heating, hot flaring, and spin welding) cementing and hot gas welding. Each operation requires its own tools and equipment.

Standard Product Specifications – top

Sheet 48 in. x 96 in.

Celtec
Celtec is a rigid expanded foam polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material whose extraordinary combination of features makes it ideal for commercial signage. Sheets are tough, high strength and lightweight, and can be ordered in a wide range of sizes, thicknesses and colors. Celtec expanded PVC sheets are free of lead, cadmium, barium and zinc and have passed all three UL 1975 requirements.

Advantages

• Lightweight
• Easily Fabricated (No special tools)
• Durable–Indoors or Out
• Uniform Color
• Wide Range of colors
• Will not Absorb Water
• Fire Retardant
• Corrosion Resistant
• High Strength
• Easily Painted or Silk-Screened
• Easily Cleaned
• Low Heat Conductivity
• Weather Resistant
• High Impact Resistance
• High Insulation Characteristics
• Reduces Noise

Applications

Signage – top
Celtec provided a safe, economical alternative for indoor and outdoor signs, especially in high traffic pedestrian areas. Lightweight and easily painted, celtec sheets provide “An Easy to install, Safe” outdoor sign.

Exhibits
Difficult trade show exhibits will meet their match with celtec. If displays require vertical or horizontal construction or banner type signs, celtec’s light weight, and ability to hold graphic brightness and detail make it an ideal choice in producing exhibits. The material’s ability to reduce noise allows it to be incorporated as an ideal solution for office enclosures at shows.

Photo Mountings and Wall Maps
The long lasting, non-warping, corrosion resistant characteristics of celtec combined with the material’s ability not to absorb water, make it the perfect choice for photo mountings. Wall maps printed on celtec maintain their clarity and sharpness.

Stage Setting
Professional Theatre, Motion Picture and Stage Set Designers use celtec with confidence. It’s the perfect choice since celtec meets all three tough U.L. 1975 Fire Test requirements.

Gameboards
Easily fabricated in an unlimited range of shapes, celtec offers a unique solution to producing Game Boards. Graphics are easily applied using virtually any method. Impact-resistant low flammability, and high strength give celtec the advantage as an ideal game board material.

More
P.O.P.’s, shelving, banners, model constructions, prototypes, furniture, partitions, super graphics for walls & ceilings, machine guards, etc.

Standard Specifications – top
Colors:
White Black Grey Cool Grey
Beige Yellow Green Violet
Teal Red Blue

Sizes
40″ x 96″ 48″ x 145″
48″ x 120″ 48″ x 96″
60″ x 120″
Thickness
1,2,3,4,5,6,10 and 13mm
Finish Satin
Density 0.70g/cc
Tolerences:
Thickness
Length or Width
Squareness
Color
±10%
-0 to +1/2″
1/8″
4 delta units
PMS Color Numbers given for approx. color range

Physical Properties – top

ASTM
Designation
Property
Typical Value
D 792 Density 0.70 g/cc
D 638 Tensile Strength 3000 psi
D 638 Tensile Modulus 232,000 psi
D 256 Izod Impact Strength 0.53 ft lb/in
D 256 Charpy Impact (Un-notched) 8.1 ft lb/in
D 648 Heat Deflection Temp 264 psi 66°C (151°F)
E 84 Flame Spread Index 20
UL-94 Vertical Burn Test 5-V
UL-1975 Foam Fire Test Passed/Classified
D 696 Coefficient of Linear Expansion 4.0 x 10-5 1/F
D 570 Water Absorption 0.3%
D 2842 Water Absorption 0.9%
C 177 Thermal Conductivity 0.084 W/mK
D 149 Dielectric Strength 112 kV/cm
Health and Environmental – top
Celtec contains NO LEAD, CADMIUM, BARIUM or ZINC heat stabilizers. Celtec is made only with tin, which means there are no special health, environmental or waste disposal problems.

Komacel
Kömacel is an integral skin-foam sheet made of rigid PVC according to the Celuka process. Its positive characteristics make a multitude of applications possible. Practical experience has proven its quality.

Characteristics

• fine-celled foam structure
• firm, smooth outer skin of up to 2 mm thickness
• surface with silk gloss finish
• homogeneously colored
Advantages

• high flexural strength
• low weight
• low thermal conductivity, high insulation resistance
• absorption of vibrations
• resistant to chemical substances and non-corroding
• weatherproof and light-fast
• low absorption of water, no rot
• particularly easy workability
• low flammability, fire behavior according to UL94-V0 thickness 4 mm
• smooth surface, ideal for printing
• very suitable for bonding
• ready for indoor and outdoor use without pre-treatment
Areas of application

• Advertising – Signs, displays, decoration of shop windows, exhibition stands

• Building sector – Shop fitting, interior decorating, for rooms where resistance of humidity is required (bathrooms etc.), air-conditioning and ventilation systems, heat and sound insulation, cladding, window and parapet elements, roller shutter boxes, door panels
• Electrical industry – Control cabinets, channels for cables and wires, control panels

• Miscellaneous – For containers, apparatus, models, equipment for photographic laboratories, electroplating, signs on building sites, shelves and table tops in laboratories
Tolerances

Thickness (s) ± (0.1 + 0.05 · s)

Width 0 + 0.25 mm

Length 0 + 10 mm

Precision of right angles max 1.5 mm/m

Angle of cuttings 0.5°

Evenness max 1.5 mm/m

Allowable for contact with foodstuff—————–NO—————-

Working Directions

Machining
Kömacel sheets can be easily and quickly worked with standard tools and machinery used in the timber and metal-processing industries. They can be cut, sawn, turned, filed, drilled, planed, milled, screwed and polished. The tools must be sharp in order to prevent breaking and splitting. High cutting speed, low forward feed and low rate of cut should generally be used. Normally it is not necessary to cool the cutting tools, in special cases compressed air is sufficient.

Forming
Deep-drawing and blowing of Kömacel sheets is only possible up to a certain extent. The same applies to bending and folding.

Welding
Kömacel sheets can be welded according to the usual welding procedures; however, extreme care must be taken, since the foam might collapse.

Bonding
Kömacel sheets can be bonded with other Kömacel sheets or with different rigid PVC materials. Depending on the requirements and the type of application, different adhesives can be used. For bonding Kömacel sheets with other Kömacel sheets, adhesives containing solvents as well as solvent-free polyurethane adhesives are suitable.

Printing
Due to their smooth surface, Kömacel sheets can be easily printed, painted and lacquered. They are especially suitable for screen printing, for which special inks are used (the surface of the PVC is slightly etched, thus ensuring good adhesion. Ray-hardened inks are now also used; this process could, however, cause discoloration of the unprinted surfaces). The surface to be printed must be clean and free from grease.

Due to high absorption of heat, the printing of large surface areas with dark colors should be avoided when the sheets are exposed to direct sunlight.

Fixing recommendations – top
Kömacel sheets are made of thermoplastic PVC and, therefore, vary more in length than wood or metal working materials (please note the coefficient of linear thermal expansion).

When installing screen-printed advertising boards in cricket or soccer stadium, or when fixing curtain-walling and cladding, a possible expansion of the sheets has to be taken into account.

The appropriate fixing method depends on the type of application.

Celtec 700

A rigid expanded foam polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material whose extraordinary combination of features makes it ideal for commercial signage. Sheets are tough, high strength and lightweight, and can be ordered in a wide range of sizes, thicknesses and colors. Celtec^® expanded PVC sheets are free of lead, cadmium, barium and zinc and have passed all three UL 1975 requirements.

Machining Information below is a general guideline provided by LMT ONSRUD

This grade is composed of a continuous cotton woven cloth impregnated with a phenolic resin binder.  This grade contains a medium weave canvas and is known primarily for it’s mechanical properties.  This grade is not recommended for primary insulation.

Canvas C has a high impact strength and resiliency.  It is only available it natural.

Canvas CE is more suitable than canvas C, for applications requiring good moisture resistance, high impact strength and good electrical applications.  Canvas CE is available in either natural or black.

Phenolic G10,FR-4

G10/FR-4 is the most versatile all-around laminate. G10/FR-4 is a continuous glass woven fabric base impregnated with an epoxy resin binder.  It has extremely high mechanical strength, good dielectric loss properties, and good electric strength properties, both wet and dry.

Phenolic G11,FR-5

G11 is a continuous glass woven fabric base impregnated with an epoxy resin binder.  It has extremely high mechanical strength, good dielectric loss properties, and good electric strength properties, both wet and dry. It has a high operating temperature and improved mechanical strength at elevated temperatures.

Phenolic GP0-1

GPO-1 is composed of random mat (non-woven) fiberglass reinforcement held together by a polyester resign binder.

Phenolic Paper X,XX,XXX

This grade is composed of a paper based impregnated with a phenolic resin binder.  It has good electric strength properties with fair mechanical strength.  Outstanding for use as template material and/or backup material.  Certifies to Mil-I-24768/12 PBM,/11 PBG and /10 PBE

Phenolic Linen-L,LE

This grade is composed of a continuous cotton woven cloth impregnated with a phenolic resin binder.  This grade contains a fine weave linen and, like the canvas phenolic, is known for it’s mechanical properties.  The finer weave allows for machining more intricate details than Canvas, like gear teeth.  This grade is not recommended for primary insulation.  Certifies to Mil-I-24768/13 FBE

Phenolic G5,G9

This grade is composed of a continuous cotton woven cloth impregnated with a phenolic resin binder.  This grade contains a medium weave canvas and is known primarily for it’s mechanical properties.  This grade is not recommended for primary insulation.

Canvas C has a high impact strength and resiliency.  It is only available it natural.

Canvas CE is more suitable than canvas C, for applications requiring good moisture resistance, high impact strength and good electrical applications.  Canvas CE is available in either natural or black.

Phenolic G7

G7 glass reinforced silicone – natural (cream to white) is composed of a continuous glass woven cloth base impregnated with a silicone resin binder.  This grade has excellent heat and arc resistance.  It has extremely good dielectric loss properties under dry conditions and good electrical properties under humid conditions, although the percentage of change is high.

Micartaflex Counterplate Laminate

Micartaflex™ is a new, flexible, composite counterplate laminate that’s fast becoming the die cutting industry’s new benchmark for quality and long-life performance.

The manufacturing process has been perfected to advance the bond strength and durability of flexible composite counterplate laminates.  Micartaflex enables you to achieve the close-tolerance, quality impressions needed for today’s state-of-the-art high-speed presses.  Its construction guards against delamination and breakage, as well as providing unsurpassed stability when compared to competing materials.  The bottom line: extended counterplate life and long-term cost savings for your operation.

Features & Benefits

• Superior film adhesion
• Wear-resistant durability
• Extended hit life
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Improved rupture resistance
• Lighter-weight material (lighter than steel)
• Accurate machinability
• Flexible material
• Less equipment downtime at changeover
• Ideal for short-, medium-, and multiple-run jobs
• Easily removed from counter base
• Reusable
• Various sizes & thicknesses available

StatNot™ Static Dissipative Laminate

StatNot is the superior high-performance composite to protect sensitive electronic applications from ESD damage.  Its high temperature glass epoxy formulation is ideally suited to test, assembly, and manufacturing work surfaces, as well as any other situation where highly effective electrostatic dissipative protection is required.

StatNot utilizes a newly formulated, proprietary high-strength conductive material, compounded as an integral part of the epoxy resin and impregnated into a woven glass substrate.  This ESD material retains the high strength, dimensional stability, and chemical and thermal resistance of epoxy glass (G-10/FR-4), with the added feature of an ESD-resistant surface that will not rub off, wear or diminish over time.  In addition, the StatNot (H-27210) material utilizes a high-temperature resin system which enables continuous operating performance to 360°F (180°C).

Applications

Protecting static-sensitive electronic applications such as:

• Automated test equipment
• Assembly fixtures
• Solder pallets
• Carrier pallets
• Enclosures
• Work surfaces

Features

• High strength
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Five times the stiffness of leading thermoplastics
• Uniform thickness of ESD protection across the sheet, as compared to coatings
• Eliminates cracking and chipping
• Printable surface
• Cost-effective solution to ESD protection

Phenolic Ballistic Resistant Laminate

BRASS™ is the first choice in bullet-resistant fiberglass laminate.  Lighter than steel, ricochet-resistant, and readily machined with ordinary hand-tools, Micarta BRASS is the ideal reinforcing substrate for your bullet-resistant architectural and building projects.

Utilizing a unique design and manufacturing process, a Class 1-A fire-rated projectile-resistant building material is now commercially available.  BRASS can be used in commercial and government structures, where increased ballistic protection is desired, while complying with numerous federal and state flame and smoke protection regulations.  BRASS provides far greater security and protection in walls, doors, counters, or other applications, as compared to polyester-based ballistic laminates.

Applications

• Government & public buildings
• Bank teller stations & ATMs
• Courtrooms & judges’ benches
• Postal facilities
• Corporate offices
• Convenience stores
• Gas stations
• Hotel lobbies
• Ballistic-resistant doors
• Armored vehicles

Features

• Class 1-A fire/smoke-rated building material (ASTM E84)
• UL-Listed
• Certified to NIJ-STD-0108.01
• High-strength
• Lightweight
• Ricochet-resistant
• Easy installation using conventional hand-tools
• Meets FAA and Federal Aviation Regulation 25.853 for commercial aircraft compartment interiors

Specifications

Performance Level StandardNIJ 0108.01

Performance Level StandardBallistic RequirementsNominal ThicknessWeaponWeightDesignationSpeedBRASS 01Level 1 9mm124 gr leadFMJ1175 ft/sec1/4″BRASS 02Level 2 .357 mag158 gr leadJSP1250 ft/sec11/32″ Type IIA.357 mag

9mm158 gr lead

124 gr leadJSP

FMJ1250 ft/sec

1090 ft/sec11/32″BRASS 03Level 3 .44 mag240 gr leadSWC/GC1350 ft/sec7/16″ Type II.357 mag

9mm158 gr lead

124 gr leadJSP

FMJ1395 ft/sec

1175 ft/sec7/16″ Type IIIA.44 mag

9mm240 gr lead

124 gr leadSWC/GC

FMJ1400 ft/sec

1400 ft/sec7/16″BRASS 04Level 4 .30 cal180 gr leadLSP2540 ft/sec1 3/16″Level 5Type III7.62mm150 gr leadFMJ2750 ft/sec1 3/16″

Availability

• Standard sizes: 4′x8′, 4′x9′
• Other (non-standard) sizes available on request 

Aesthetics

• Readily adheres to Nevamar® or other plastic laminates via use of contact adhesive
• Can be decorated with a wide variety of veneers, drywall, wallpaper, other wall coverings, etc. 

Installation Tips

• Cut with ordinary circular, table or panel saws
• Use of carbide-edged saw blades is recommended 
• Butt-joints require a 4″ batten strip backing, allowing 2″ overlap on both sides of joint
• Can be fastened in diverse configurations using appropriate adhesives screws, etc. 

Architectural Specification

Construction:

Ballistic-resistant laminates are available in two basic constructions: transparent (e.g., acrylic & polycarbonate) and opaque (ballistic-resistant fiberglass).

Thickness:

Ballistic-resistant laminates are manufactured in a variety of thicknesses, depending on the weapon threat the designer is requiring.  As a general rule, thicker laminates provide greater ballistic threat protection.  However, all ballistic-resistant materials do not perform equally.  As a result, ballistic-resistant laminate should never be specified by thickness, only by performance level.

Ballistic Protection Level:

The industry utilizes two major testing protocols upon which ballistic-resistant laminates are designed:

• Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL-752
• National Institute of Justice NIJ-STD-0108.01 

Underwrites Laboratories is the benchmark testing agency for the industry due to its periodic product testing program to confirm performance to designated threat levels.  If the product is not UL-Listed, it was not tested by Underwriters Laboratories.  All specifications should specifically identify the UL-752 or NIJ-STD-0108.01 protection level.

Fire & Smoke Protection:

There are basically five recognized National Model Fire Codes.  These codes outline the industry regulations for interior finish building materials and can be used to identify the level of protection for ballistic-resistant materials.

Phenolic Ballistic Resistant Laminate

BRASS™ is the first choice in bullet-resistant fiberglass laminate.  Lighter than steel, ricochet-resistant, and readily machined with ordinary hand-tools, Micarta BRASS is the ideal reinforcing substrate for your bullet-resistant architectural and building projects.

Utilizing a unique design and manufacturing process, a Class 1-A fire-rated projectile-resistant building material is now commercially available.  BRASS can be used in commercial and government structures, where increased ballistic protection is desired, while complying with numerous federal and state flame and smoke protection regulations.  BRASS provides far greater security and protection in walls, doors, counters, or other applications, as compared to polyester-based ballistic laminates.

Applications

• Government & public buildings
• Bank teller stations & ATMs
• Courtrooms & judges’ benches
• Postal facilities
• Corporate offices
• Convenience stores
• Gas stations
• Hotel lobbies
• Ballistic-resistant doors
• Armored vehicles

Features

• Class 1-A fire/smoke-rated building material (ASTM E84)
• UL-Listed
• Certified to NIJ-STD-0108.01
• High-strength
• Lightweight
• Ricochet-resistant
• Easy installation using conventional hand-tools
• Meets FAA and Federal Aviation Regulation 25.853 for commercial aircraft compartment interiors

Specifications

Performance Level StandardNIJ 0108.01

Performance Level StandardBallistic RequirementsNominal ThicknessWeaponWeightDesignationSpeedBRASS 01Level 1 9mm124 gr leadFMJ1175 ft/sec1/4″BRASS 02Level 2 .357 mag158 gr leadJSP1250 ft/sec11/32″ Type IIA.357 mag

9mm158 gr lead

124 gr leadJSP

FMJ1250 ft/sec

1090 ft/sec11/32″BRASS 03Level 3 .44 mag240 gr leadSWC/GC1350 ft/sec7/16″ Type II.357 mag

9mm158 gr lead

124 gr leadJSP

FMJ1395 ft/sec

1175 ft/sec7/16″ Type IIIA.44 mag

9mm240 gr lead

124 gr leadSWC/GC

FMJ1400 ft/sec

1400 ft/sec7/16″BRASS 04Level 4 .30 cal180 gr leadLSP2540 ft/sec1 3/16″Level 5Type III7.62mm150 gr leadFMJ2750 ft/sec1 3/16″

Availability

• Standard sizes: 4′x8′, 4′x9′
• Other (non-standard) sizes available on request 

Aesthetics

• Readily adheres to Nevamar® or other plastic laminates via use of contact adhesive
• Can be decorated with a wide variety of veneers, drywall, wallpaper, other wall coverings, etc. 

Installation Tips

• Cut with ordinary circular, table or panel saws
• Use of carbide-edged saw blades is recommended 
• Butt-joints require a 4″ batten strip backing, allowing 2″ overlap on both sides of joint
• Can be fastened in diverse configurations using appropriate adhesives screws, etc. 

Architectural Specification

Construction:

Ballistic-resistant laminates are available in two basic constructions: transparent (e.g., acrylic & polycarbonate) and opaque (ballistic-resistant fiberglass).

Thickness:

Ballistic-resistant laminates are manufactured in a variety of thicknesses, depending on the weapon threat the designer is requiring.  As a general rule, thicker laminates provide greater ballistic threat protection.  However, all ballistic-resistant materials do not perform equally.  As a result, ballistic-resistant laminate should never be specified by thickness, only by performance level.

Ballistic Protection Level:

The industry utilizes two major testing protocols upon which ballistic-resistant laminates are designed:

• Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL-752
• National Institute of Justice NIJ-STD-0108.01 

Underwrites Laboratories is the benchmark testing agency for the industry due to its periodic product testing program to confirm performance to designated threat levels.  If the product is not UL-Listed, it was not tested by Underwriters Laboratories.  All specifications should specifically identify the UL-752 or NIJ-STD-0108.01 protection level.

Fire & Smoke Protection:

There are basically five recognized National Model Fire Codes.  These codes outline the industry regulations for interior finish building materials and can be used to identify the level of protection for ballistic-resistant materials

Phenolic Fabrication Data

General Machining Information

Paper and Fabric Grades

Phenolic machines without difficulty.  As a rule, it is machined more readily than metals on standard machine tools such as those used for wood or metal fabrication.

For most machining operations, ordinary high-speed steel tools are satisfactory.  However, where production quantity, production speed or finish are important factors, carbide-tipped tools often prove more economical.  Cutting tools must be kept extremely sharp to achieve accuracy and fine finish.

Phenolic is machined dry–cutting compounds and lubricants are not necessary.  Cooling by air is preferable to the use of liquid coolants which are difficult to remove from finished parts.  Machine operators should be cautioned to keep the temperature of the work below 150°C since temperature above 150°C may distort the material.  Cuttings are readily removed by suction.

Glass Base Grades

In many cases, the same machining operations employed in the fabrication of metals and wood may also be adapted to glass base grades.  However, certain slight changes in tools and the use of proper speeds are necessary.

Diamond or tungsten-carbide tools will give more satisfactory work with longer, more economical life than high-speed steel tools.

Circular Sawing

Paper and Fabric Grades

Circular saws may be used for straight or angular sawing.  When smooth edges are required or close tolerances are important, a hollow- ground circular saw without set should be used.  For rough cutting, saws with set are satisfactory.  Best results are obtained when the saw blade projects a minimum distance above the saw table.

12″ saws should be used for material up to 1″ thick and 16″ saws should be used for thickness up to 2 1/2″.  It is important that all teeth be square, of the same height, and free from burrs.   The cutting edge should run either directly toward or just back of the center hole.  In both circular sawing and band sawing, the work should be fed as rapidly as possible without forcing.

Glass Base Grades

A diamond impregnated wheel with copper body 1/16″ thick and 12″ dia. run at 3000-3600 rpm will give good results cutting dry with a good exhaust system.  The material is fed by hand into the saw as fast as it will cut without forcing the saw.  Idling creates friction and heat, which cause excessive dulling and burning.  A flood of water on the work and wheel can be used when necessary to prevent overheating.  Abrasive wheel cutting under water is also recommended.

Circular Saw Data

Band Sawing

Paper and Fabric Grades

The standard band saw is satisfactory where close tolerances or smooth edges are not important.  It is most effective in sawing blanks from plate stock.

Saw blades should have between 4 and 7 teeth per inch with some set, the number of teeth depend on the thickness of the material being sawed.  For heavy material, 3″ thick and over, a blade with three teeth per inch is recommended.  Operating speeds should be approximately 3000 feet per minute and blades should be tempered to permit frequent sharpening.

Width of the blade will vary depending on the radius to be cut.  For circular cuts the widths should be narrow, but for straight cuts the blade may be up to 1″ in width.

Glass Base Grades

For best results carbide tipped blades should be used.  Work should be fed lightly and the blade should be kept sharp.  Sawing can be done dry with a good exhaust system.

Shearing

Paper and Fabric Grades 

Standard shears suitable for sheet metal are recommended in shearing phenolic.  The knife blade should be kept sharp and the material held rigid with a hold-down bar.  Most paper laminates up to 1/16″ thickness and canvas laminates up to 1/8″ thickness may be sheared at room temperature (70°F min).

Glass Base Grades

Thickness up to 3/32″ can be sheared.  The same standard practices are used as for other laminated plastics.

Turning

Paper and Fabric Grades

Ordinary high-speed tool steel can be used in finishing operations for all phenolic grades.  However, carbide-tipped tools may prove more economical and will hold sizes more accurately from piece to piece.  About .010″ stock should be left for finishing.  Laminated phenolic can be turned at 400 surface feet per minute with high-speed  steel tools, and about twice that fast with carbides.  Tools should be kept sharp, ground with an included angle of 80° to 100°, and with a 10° to 16° side clearance.  Cutting should be done dry.

Glass Base Grades

Conventional machining, such as turning, boring, and facing can be done on automatic screw machines, standard and production lathes and hand turret lathes.

Carbide-tipped tools and cutters should be used with surface speeds below those used for paper base laminates.  Tools should be ground with a zero rake and machining can be done dry with an exhaust system to remove dust.  A coolant can be used, but is not necessary.

Milling

Paper and Fabric Grades 

Standard tools may be used at speeds and feed similar to those for bronze, and soft steel.  It may be more economical in spite of higher material cost to use carbide tools.  The cutting angle of the mill will give better results if ground with a slight rake.

Glass Base Grades

Glass base laminates can be milled very satisfactorily on any conventional metal-working milling machine.  Carbide tipped tools should be used.  Only climb or down milling should be practiced, as up milling will tend to delaminate the material.

And here’s a video from our friends at LMT Onsrud machining the G-10 material !!!

MACHINING G-10 Phenolic Material
 

Drilling and Tapping

Paper and Fabric Grades

A standard high-speed drill with lips backed off to provide plenty of clearance is satisfactory for all phenolic grades.  However, for long production runs and deep holes, carbide-tipped drills give the best performance.

Drills should be lifted from the work frequently to prevent binding and excessive heating.  The feed should be light and uniform and the speed of the drill should be considerably in excess of that used for soft steel.  With tungsten-carbide tips, speeds may be as high as 16,000 rpm.  Where possible, the material being drilled should be backed up with scrap phenolic or other soft material to prevent chipping out.

In drilling phenolic parallel to laminations, extra care must be taken to prevent splitting.  The material should be clamped in a vise or between plates and the drill should be lifted more frequently to remove chips.

Holes 3/4″ and over may be drilled in the conventional manner using radial drill presses or the counterbore method in which a pilot hole is drilled first.

Drill size– Because of the nature of plastic material, the diameters of holes drilled in laminates are usually .002″ under the drill size.  Therefore, the drill selected should be at least .002″ larger than the specified diameter of the hole.  If the drill is being used dull, the hole size may be an additional .002″ undersize, or a total of .004″ less than the diameter of the drill.

The recommendations for drilling also apply to tapping.  Taps used for metal are also suitable for Phenolic.  Tapping heads or tapping machines may be used, and for production work, collapsible taps are available in sizes over 1 1/4″.

Tap Size

In tapping phenolic, high-speed taps .002″ oversize should be used.  The tap drill size should also be changed to .002″ oversize to counteract the tendency of the drill to cut undersize.  If the thread is to be used frequently, metal inserts should be used.

For threaded holes over 1/2″, it is often more desirable to chase the thread on a lathe using a motor-driven cutter mounted on the tool post.

Glass Base Grades 

When drilling glass base grades, a carbide drill should be used.  The materials can be drilled dry with a good exhaust system to remove dust.  A flood of water on the work and drill can be used when necessary to prevent overheating and dulling of drills.  High speed drills, nitrate treated, can be used, but must be sharpened more often.  Care should be taken when sharpening that the drill is cut back far enough to original body diameter of drill.  Spindle speed for these grades is 4800 rpm for 1/4″ diameter drills.

The methods for tapping these materials are much the same as for tapping paper base laminated plastics.  The abrasiveness may cause taps to cut very close to size, resulting in a tendency toward binding when backing out.  Standard high speed steel taps can be used on short runs.  For any sizeable quantity carbide taps should be used.  Taps should be purchased oversize.  Coolant can be used, but is not necessary if a good exhaust system is available.

Threading

Paper and Fabric Grades 

For threaded holes over 1/2″, it is often more desirable to chase the thread on a lathe, using motor-driven cutter mounted on the tool post.

When cutting a 60° thread, it is always advisable to swing the compound reset on the lathe to a 30° angle.  The tool is ground to cut on one side only.

For all other threads, standard methods are used with satisfactory results; the speed and feeds are similar to those used in threading soft steel.

Glass Base Grades

External threads and internal threads can be cut on a lathe with a carbide-tipped tool, dry.  Fine cuts should be taken to give best results.  A coolant can be used, but is not necessary.

Buffing

Standard polishing rouge on a rag wheel gives satisfactory results for phenolic requiring a polished surface.

Grinding and sanding may be done by belt, disc, or centerless methods.  No lubrication is necessary.

Stamping and Engraving 

Phenolic surfaces to be stamped should be smooth.  Sanding may be necessary, in some cases, to obtain satisfactory results.  Compression presses employing heated dies give best result.

Engraving can be done with any standard engraving machine.  Tools should be sharp to produce clean-cut edges.

Phenolic Selection Chart

XP

XPH-27095 *

H-27096 *

H-27102 *Natural

Black

ChocolateMechanical grade, intricate punch partsExcellent cold punch cold shearingMIL-I-24768/20 PBM-PCXPC

XPCH-18332

H-18333Tan

BlackMechanical grade, Jigs, templatesNon Nema. Economy GradeN/AN/AH-27028NaturalElectrical grade – tap changer boards, transformersLow 60 cycle power – factor, low cold flow, dielectric constant  H-18720NaturalElectrical grade, switch board panels, relay and switch bases, breaker arms, barriersElectrical insulation in dry or humid conditions, good machining, fair mechanical strengthLP-5130C PBG MIL-I-24768/11 PBGXX

XX219

429Natural

BlackElectrical grade, punch parts, radio and TV terminal boards, panelsCold punch and shearing, high insulation resistance and low dielectric losses under severe humidity. U.L. listed as HO3LP-513-C PBEP MIL-I-24768/23 PBE-PCXXXPCH-5639NaturalFine Weave Cotton Cloth PhenolicIntricate machine grade low surface wear – bearingsLinen with PTFE – high limiting pressure velocity (PV) low surface wear  H-27126NaturalElectrical-mechanical grade, marine relay bases, terminal bases and strips, radio parts, high humidity applicationsElectrical and mechanical strength, moisture resistanceMIL-I-24768/13 FBELEH-27024

H-27027Natural

BlackMechanical grade – for fine machined parts, gears, radio parts, terminal boardsFine weave canvas where better than CE machining characteristics are required and grade L cannot be justified  H-25126NaturalMedium Weave Cotton Cloth PhenolicMechanical grade – gears, pinions, spacers, structural applicationsEconomy grade, high impact strength, good mechanical propertiesMIL-I-24768/16 FBMC

CH-26000

H-25045Natural

BlackMechanical-electrical grade, small gears, pinions, radio parts, marine switch board panelsEconomy grade, good acid resistance, low voltage, low frequency electrical performanceMIL-I-24768/14 FBGCE

CE51F33

H-27108Natural

BlackMechanical grade, marine bearings, pistons and packing rings, pump valve, doctor blades, marine Micarta®Low moisture absorption, dimensional stabilityMIL-P-18324 223NaturalMechanical grade, packing rings, pistons, bearings, electrical applicationsCanvas with molybdenum disulfide, low coefficient of friction  H-13020GreenMechanical grade, pistons, packing rings, textile mill bearingsCanvas with graphite, self-lubricating, low coefficient of frictionMIL-P-5431-A-AS 400BlackMechanical grade, pistons, packing rings, textile mill bearings, non-electrical applicationsCanvas with graphite, self-lubricating, low coefficient of friction  H-24889BlackGlass PhenolicStructural applications, seals, gaskets-resist acidsExcellent strength, excellent heat resistance, high impact, low moistureMIL-I-24768/18 GPGG-3H-19989NaturalGlass Melamine Electrical-mechanical grade, marine switch board panels, structural partsHigh mechanical strength, high arc and heat resistance, self-extinguishing, excellent electrical properties under dry and humid conditionsMIL-I-24768/1 GME

H-12426GrayGlass Silicone  Electrical grade, class H insulation, heating applications insulationGood electrical properties under humid conditions, excellent heat and arc resistance, self-extinguishingMIL-I-24768/17 GSGG-7

N/AH-17825

H-25219White

WhiteGlass Epoxy Electrical-mechanical grade, terminal boards, high humidity applicationsHigh flexural, impact and bond strength at room temperatures, good electrical properties under dry and humid conditions, U.L. 94V-OMIL-I-24768/27 GEE-FFR-4H-22033

H-26955Natural

BlackElectrical-mechanical grade, rotor, slot insulation, structural members at elevated temperaturesHigh mechanical strength at temperatures up to 150°C, retains 50% of its flexural strength at elevated temperaturesMIL-I-24768/3 GEBG-11H-26671NaturalElectrical-mechanical grade, high humidity applications, power generation and transmission componentsHigh flexural, impact and bond strength at room temperatures, good electrical properties under dry and humid conditions, non-brominated resin systemMIL-I-24768/2 GEEG-10H-27092NaturalStatic Dissipative Glass Epoxy (Statnot TM) Static dissipative grades, protecting static-sensitive electronic applications such as: automated test equipment, assembly fixtures, solder pallets, carrier plates, enclosures, work surfacesHigh strength, printable surface, excellent dimensional stability, five times the stiffness of leading thermoplastics, eliminates cracking and chipping, uniform thickness of ESD, cost-effective.

NaturalESD Two sidedFR-4 CoreH-27228Black/

Natural/

Black

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So with that in mind I decided what an interesting idea. I’ll hold a contest for Shop Bot owners that have INDEXERS to design and cut me a cane that I can use during that time period and after, since I am apparently always gonna need a cane from now on due to this injury.

So here are the details :

Dimensions/Design: the overall dimensions should be 36″ long X 1.25″ Diameter to highest point of the design design depth should be between .128 and .25 deep. ( this insures there is a 1″ solid core to the cane ) there needs to be a 1″ plain tip on the bottom and top of the cane, for the rubber tip and the brass ball top to be installed on( I will provide the and finished handle )

Must be designed in Aspire / or the program of your choice BUT IT MUST BE POST HERE as a *.crv3d file type so that the judging team and I can review your entry.

The design MUST be made Publicly available to the SHOPBOT community by posting it here.
(feel free to licenses it under Creative Commons Share and Share Alike Non-Commercial )

Must be carved on a Shop Bot Indexer.

Must provide a video of the winning cane being carved that can be used by Shopbot for posting on ShopBot TV.

Must be carved from a close grain hardwood.

WINNER: WILL RECEIVE $100.00 CREDIT FROM SHOPBOT ON THEIR ACCOUNT

DEADLINE : ALL design entries should be posted here to the forum and emailed to me at 3aih (at) angushines . com NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 5th 2011. The cane will have to be Manufactured and delivered to me NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 5th 2011.

A great question was asked of me recently. If Safety is third, then what are one and two, and why are they more important than safety? Well, to answer that question, you must understand that in reality, safety is not really third, or less important– but more like something that happens organically during a project design and production process, and often times, after a project is completed.

If you think about it, every step of our technological evolution and every advance in human progress all started with an idea or discovery. From the discovery of how to make fire, how to harness and deliver electricity, to the concept of building machines that increase production – it was all started with an idea. Ben Franklin most certainly did not think about safety when he strapped that key to his kite and ran out in a thunderstorm. When cavemen discovered fire, I’d be willing to bet they were just happy to find a way to stay warm. Smoke inhalation? Electrocution? Pish, Posh. The thoughts about safety came afterwards. The important thing was that people had ideas and made discoveries that still benefit us today – and more importantly, the standards of safety as we understand it, were not applied when thinking of the final outcome.

Everywhere you look, you see examples that show safety is not always the primary focus when it comes to ideas and designs. This is especially true with makers. Some of the most creative and inventive makers start with an idea, and then figure out a way to make it reality – and I can assure you, safety is third in this process. If you have an idea for a design that can be feasibly made into reality, the safety of the design is often addressed during the design phase. If the design and production are of quality, you can have a reasonable expectation of safety once it’s complete. If it turns out that something in the end product isn’t as safe as it could be, then the design can be modified later. Total safety can’t be guaranteed with everything, but it’s through the process of discovery and experimentation that we see the flaws and fix them, hence the safety third theory.

Safety third is the theory of creating the design, implementing the ideas and most of all, trial and error.  The reality is if everything created was done with the focus solely being on safety first, we would not have the progression or advances we enjoy and depend on, and there would be no such thing as progress. We would lose the joy in discovery and in creating something new and potentially useful. By thinking ‘Safety third’, we ensure our continued evolution.

NOTE: This table is just a guideline, always remember to read the packaging, and obey any safety instructions provided with your products. Some of the solvents used in adhesives are toxic and flammable. Always assume the worst case scenario could happen, and always work in a well ventilated area.

Different Types of Glue

Here is a short list of the most popular glues.

ABS Cement

Acrobutylstyrene cement is an emulsion containing ABS and a solvent (usually MEK). ABS cement will also glue acrylic and polystyrene.

Acrylic Cement

Acrylic cement uses dichloromethane, trichloroethane, or butanone to weld acrylic surfaces together. It is available as liquid or gel, and in liquid form can be applied with a natural brush.

Balsa Cement

Balsa cement will glue most porous substances like cardboard or balsa wood. Balsa Cement usually contains some sort of synthetic resin which bonds the surfaces together using as an adhesive rather than a weld.

Cyanoacrylate (Superglue)

Cyanoacrylate glue sets in seconds and are extremely strong. CNA requires a dry, grease free surface in order to bond properly, but will adhere to most materials. It is worth remembering that superglue was originally created to glue human skin, and should be treated with the caution it deserves.

Epoxy Resin

Epoxy is very strong resin glue, and it is both waterproof and solvent-proof. It is inflexible, and should only be used to glue rigid materials, although it does not shrink as it sets. Depending on the type of epoxy used, the setting time for the resin can range from 2 minutes to a full day. Most epoxy resins require a catalysing agent, but some types of epoxy putty begin to dry when they are exposed to air.

Polyester and Polyvinyl Resin

Polyvinyl and polyester resins are synthetic resins that need to be mixed with a catalysing agent (hardener) before use. When mixed in the correct proportions, the resins will form a strong, waterproof bond in about three hours. Synthetic resins can be used as a casting agent, and combined with other materials to form resin composites.

PVA Glue

Polyvinyl Acetate glue is a general-purpose adhesive, and is sometimes called craft glue or wood glue. It is water-soluble while it is liquid, but impervious to water once it has set. PVA can be mixed with water and powder paint to make waterproof, flexible paints, and will also work as a binding agent for Plaster of Paris. Mixed in a 50% solution with water it can be painted onto textiles to make them waterproof, and when mixed with fine wood shavings it can be used as a wood filler. PVA takes 24 hours to dry, and gluing surfaces must be clamped together until the drying time for the glue has expired.

Rubber Glues

Rubber based glue is a general purpose, waterproof adhesive that is suitable for bonding both rigid and flexible materials, usually taking 24 hours to reach full strength. Latex is a good example of a water based rubber glue, and usually much thicker than a solvent based rubber glue. You can increase the thickness of latex using an additive called a thixotropic.

by: Andrew  Lewis

Which left us pondering over the best way to help these people who now mostly have nothing. We thought about just donating to one of the corpoate cause donation pools like Red Cross or any number of donate buttons that have risen up on so many pages. But, we realized that, that kind of help would only be helping the corporate entities that are sponsoring those efforts. We even thought about driving down to one of those states and physically giving them a hand, but, alas thats not really a viable option at this time.

So we came up with this plan !!!

We will be donating $20 directly to those affected people.

How you ask?  We have gotten and selected 20 addresses from the areas hardest hit by the storms, and will be sending a crisp fresh 20 dollar bill to each of  those addresses.

We realize that they might not actually receive these donations for days or even several weeks as they start to rebuild. But we do know they will receive them and not just sit in some corporate account drawing interest and lining the corporate coffers, until somebody figures out how to actually distribute the funds. If they even get distributed at all.

THE MAIN MAKER FAIRES

Maker Faire San Mateo May 21-22 2011 http://makerfaire.com/bayarea/2011/

Maker Faire DETROIT July 30-31 2011 http://makerfaire.com/detroit/2011/

Maker Faire NYC September 17-18 2011 http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2011/

THE MINI MAKER FAIRES

Mid-Atlantic Maker Faire April 30 &  May 1 2011 http://www.robotfest.com/

TORONTO Mini Maker Faire May 7-8 2011 http://makerfairetoronto.ca/

EVENT: How to Make a Maker Faire May 23 2011 http://makerfaire.com/mini/make-a-maker-faire.csp

Mini Maker Faire Ann Arbor, MI June 4, 2011  http://www.a2makerfaire.com/2011/

Maker Faire NC June 18, 2011 http://makerfairenc.com/

Mini Maker Faire Kansas City, KS  June 24-25 2011 http://www.makerfairekc.com/

Mini Maker Faire Vancouver June 25-26 2011 http://www.makerfaire.ca/

Mini Maker Faire Rhode Island  TBA http://makerfaireri.com/

So there they are, If you know of others being planned please post them in the comments section below. and we look forward to seeing you at most of these great events.