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5 important factors for producing great machined plastic parts
When thinking about what makes for a great machined plastic part, the processes and experience of our shop have shown that there are 5 very important factors to consider. Whether a plastic machined part will be a great success or be destined for the recycling bin...
G10 Machining and FR4 Machining from the Experts at JMJ Profile
G10 and FR4 materials are engineered plastic materials, which are widely used in various applications such as electrical insulation, aerospace and electronic industries and many more that we have discussed in previous articles here on the JMJ Profile Blog. These space...
The importance of supply management for plastic machining parts.
2020-21 Saw Shortages and Adverse Markets Effects Today we hear of all kinds of shortages from lumber and other building products, to gasoline, to even new cars and pet food. There's a shortage of truck drivers, and there's a shortage in the overall labor pool as...
Beyond Just a Plastics Machining Company – Extra Services That Make a Difference
Yes, JMJ Profile is an experienced and highly capable plastics machining company, but that's far from all we do for our customers. Our customers demand the best in precision machined parts for their projects' needs. We’re very proud to be able to work with some of the...
G10 and FR4 Machining at JMJ Profile – A Total Solution
Our state-of-the-art CNC cutting machines and our proprietary techniques for G10 machining Finding a consistent, high-quality supplier for machining G10 sheet, rods and bars can be difficult today. Many shops claim to have the capability, but are unable to produce the...
The Power of G10 Machining: Getting You the Machined Parts You Need, the First Time
A Pledge: At JMJ Profile, we understand that your business - and by extension, your livelihood - depend on the G10 parts machining services that we provide. That's why we've pledged to only offer customers like you the top quality G10 parts needed to exceed your...
CNC Machine Shops: Everything You Need to Find the Right Partner For Your Next Plastic Machining Project
Not all CNC machine shops are created equal. It's important to understand this from the outset when beginning a search for the right plastics machining partner. Your project undoubtedly has very specific requirements, meaning it will take a "steady hand" to get things...
Top 7 Industries that Rely Upon Phenolics Machining
Parts made using phenolics machining are known for their wide array of benefits - chief among them being their exacting design tolerances, their ability to keep up with even the most demanding weight and strength requirements, and their support for high speed, high...
The Unbreakable Relationship Between Plastics Machining and Today’s Security Products
Whether you’re a business owner looking to protect everything you’ve already worked so hard to build, or a homeowner who just wants to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and secure at all times, today’s security products go a long way towards accomplishing...
Santa’s Bag of Toys is Looking Particularly Impressive This Year. He (and We) Have Plastics Machining to Thank.
Happy Holidays from JMJ Profile! December is upon us yet again, which can only mean one thing: Christmas is right around the corner. Soon, millions of children (and who are we kidding, adults too) will be racing to the Christmas tree to unwrap the types of gifts that...
Supplying Designs to JMJ Profile? Use These File Types for Plastic Machining Success
At JMJ Profile, we pride ourselves on being true collaborators in every sense of the term. If you're in need of critical plastic machined parts that you've already designed, you can easily supply us with that information and we'll take care of the rest - bringing your...
Your Plastic Machining Services Overview
One of the most important things to keep in mind about plastics machining services is that this term is actually a bit more broad than a lot of people realize. Whenever you decide on a plastic machining method for a particular part or component, it is imperative that...
The Importance of Plastics Machining in the Transportation Industry
The transportation industry has long depended on its ability to develop and test innovative designs on a regular basis, all in the name of reducing weight, improving strength, unlocking superior performance and other important goals. What a lot of people don't realize...
Plastics Machining Prototyping: The Importance of Finding a Reliable Partner for Your Prototype to Production Run
One of the most important things to understand about the plastics machining prototype process is that you're really dealing with a situation where nothing is written in stone quite yet. You know what your long-term goals are for your parts, but you may not necessarily...
The Many Uses of Plastics Machining in Medical Devices
In a multitude of ways, machined plastics really are the unsung hero of numerous different industries – including many more than most people often realize. The aerospace industry regularly uses plastics machining and related components to create safer, more effective...
Maintaining Quality in Plastics Machining
Obviously, any manufacturer wants to reliably deliver only the best quality products to their customers. But this is critically important when it comes to plastics machining, especially when you consider the specific (and often high-stakes) environments that those...
The Top 7 Things to Know When Working With a Plastics Machining Company
At JMJ Profile, we understand that sometimes choosing the right plastics machining company to meet your needs can feel like an uphill battle. With so many reputable companies out there, how do you even know where to begin? Even if you don't end up choosing us, that's...
How Plastics Machining is Helping the Medical Industry Fight COVID-19 Head-On
As of April 24, 2020 there were over 2.8 million confirmed Coronavirus cases around the world. While there had been an optimistic 778,000 recoveries, there were also 196,000 deaths to date. Right now, countless medical professionals around the world are working day...
Why U.S. Plastics Machining Matters Now More Than Ever
At JMJ Profile, we've always been exceptionally proud of the fact that we're an industry leading and innovative machining solutions provider that is based right here in the United States - we opened our doors in beautiful Southern New Jersey over 20 years ago and...
Plastics Machining Trends to Be Aware of in 2020
To say that technology is advancing at a break-neck pace is, at this point, probably a bit of an understatement. Plastics machining is at the forefront of new technology, and innovation. Even if you only look at the last decade, technology has changed the face of...
Why the Plastics Machining Market is Only Getting Bigger
Plastics machining is hardly a new concept - but it's also one with a history that is far more storied than a lot of people realize. It was first developed shortly after the end of the second World War as a dependable (and, more importantly, repeatable) way to create...
Phenolics Machining and Its Critical Uses Inside the U.S. Army
When you think of the men and women of the United States Army (or any of the Armed Forces, for that matter), one of the first words that comes to your mind is likely "reliable." Regardless of what is going on in our personal and professional lives, we take comfort in...
The Hazards of Phenolics Machining
By any metric you choose to use, phenolics machining brings with it a wide range of advantages that cannot be ignored. Many of these materials offer exceptional impact strength, top quality wear resistance, and incredible mechanical properties - making them ideal for...
What You Need to Know About X-Grade NEMA Phenolics
If you had to make a list of some of the most trusted organizations operating anywhere in the electrical equipment space today, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association would undoubtedly be right at the top. Also called NEMA for short, it was founded all the...
When It Comes to Phenolics Machining, Experts Matter: How JMJ Profile Works with the Dusty and Dirty Materials That Other Shops Don’t Want to Touch
At JMJ Profile, we've spent years positioning ourselves as some of the most experienced, passionate craftspeople working in the world of phenolics machining anywhere in the country today. We've worked hard to back up that reputation not with baseless claims, but with...
Phenolics Machining – Important Industries Demanding the Best
Even at a cursory glance, it's easy to see why phenolics are so impressive. Not only are they known for their excellent electrical insulation characteristics and corrosion resistance, but they've got a level of machinability that is virtually unparalleled. But even...
The Art of Plastics Machining: The Important Role of Phenolics in the U.S. Navy
For years, plastics machining has become a practically ubiquitous part of our lives - even if many people don't realize it. High grade phenolics are already used in just about every industry you can think of, from medical and healthcare to automotive, aerospace and...
CNC Machining Phenolic Materials Primer
One of the best things about CNC phenolic machining is that it's every bit as versatile as it is effective, meaning that there are a wide range of different materials options for you to choose from depending on your needs. However, for some people that can also be the...
Machining Paper Base Phenolic Materials: What You Need to Know About Grades
Paper phenolic material is a practically ubiquitous part of the world around us - even if a lot of people don't realize it. It's often used to make the types of substrates found in printed circuit boards, but it's also very common in everything from punch parts to...
Extreme Weather and Phenolics Machining: The Impact And Implications
While it is absolutely true that phenolic materials like G10-FR4 are incredibly durable when compared to other materials, offer superior water and impact resistance and even have an average failure rate that is as low as 0.0004% in some cases, that doesn't mean...
Why Choose Us for Plastic Machining
Why You Should Choose JMJ Profile For All Your Plastic Machining Needs There’s an excellent reason why plastic machining is employed by everyone from the healthcare industry to aerospace to even NASA. Very few techniques are available that can match the flexibility,...
The Health Benefits of Phenolics Machining
It's no mystery, after all the articles we've posted on the subject, the many different benefits that only phenolics machining brings with it. Phenolic materials have empowered not only the NASA space program and the advancement of solar power in this country, but...
The Difficulties and Hazards of Phenolics Machining
With great materials comes great responsibility. Not only do phenolic materials like G10-FR4 (MIL-1-24768/27) have a less than 0.0004% failure rate, but you're also getting materials that come with longer lifespans, better corrosion resistance, incredible electrical...
Materials for Plastics Machining – A to Z
In the past we've written extensively about G10/FR4 (MIL-I-24768/27) and have covered many of the unique and beneficial properties of such materials as phenolics like: CE Canvas (Mil-I-24768/14) and Paper Phenolic, XX (Mil-I-24768/11) and even Linen LE...
The Top 10 Reasons Why You NEED to Be Using Phenolics on ALL Of Your Mission Critical Projects
We've written at length in the past about how phenolic machining brings with it a wide range of different benefits that can't be ignored. But at the same time, no two projects are created equally. Sometimes you're in the middle of a relatively straightforward...
The JMJ Difference: Your Source for Phenolic Machining in New Jersey
The JMJ Difference: Your Source for Superior Quality Phenolic Machining in New Jersey and Beyond Phenolic plastics are a specific type of material created by impregnating layers of a substrate with resin. The final product is then formed via a unique combination of...
The Essential Uses Of Mil-I-24768/1: What You Need to Know
We've written in the past about how a specific type of material isn't granted Military Specification (or Mil-Spec) simply by virtue of the fact that it exists. It must meet certain essential technical requirements, either for military-unique for substantially modified...
C/CE Canvas and More – The Many Unique (and Essential) Uses Of Phenolics
Phenolic materials are much more versatile - and varied - than most people realize. When the term "Phenolics" is used in conversation (by those in the engineering and production world), people are not talking about any one particular thing. Instead, they're talking...
The Impact of Phenolic Paper on Everyday Life
At their core, phenolics (also sometimes referred to as paper phenolic) is a very specific type of material that is typically used to make printed circuit board substrates, among other things. They're characterized by their very tough construction of wood fibre and...
Why Mil Spec Matters In Terms of Machining Phenolic Plastics
If you had to make a list of situations where the quality of something counts above all else, something designated for use with the United States military would undoubtedly be right at the top. Every single piece of equipment, building material and other asset needs...
Want to Get Humans to Mars? We Can’t Do It Without Plastics Machining.
Though traveling to Mars may seem like something out of a classic science fiction novel, we're very quickly reaching the point where it's about to become science fact. Right now, as you're reading this, NASA engineers are trying to figure out how to safely get humans...
The Surprising and Important Military Applications of Plastics Machining
In order for something to truly be considered "military grade," it has to pass a series of rigid tests and other standards that were developed by the United States Department of Defense in order to better outline the "environmental worthiness and overall durability of...
How Plastics Machining is Unlocking a World of Better Medical Care
In the past, we've covered the myriad of different ways in which plastics machining has changed our lives - for the better and for all time. We've discussed the critical role that plastics machining plays in terms of research and development at NASA. We've gone over...
From Science Fiction to Science Fact: Why Electronics Plastics Machining Matters
There are certain concepts that seem so foreign and advanced when we first hear them that you might assume they were ripped from the latest science fiction film hitting theaters this weekend. When designers gave Captain Picard of the USS Enterprise an "electronic...
Best Practices for Plastics Machining Design
We've written at length in the past about how plastics machining design and working with composite machining in general is every bit as much an art as it is a science. The materials themselves are so malleable that your process itself must become the same - only then...
Why Santa’s Sleigh Couldn’t Fly Without Plastics Machining
195 countries in 132 million houses. These are the stops that Santa Claus will make over the course of just 32 hours this Christmas (luckily, time zones and daylight savings time are very much on the big man's side). When you've got this type of agenda and you're in a...
The Tolerances of Plastics Machining: What You Need to Know
In terms of engineering and plastics machining in particular, there are always a few important things to keep in mind regarding tolerances. When a particular part is manufactured, it typically has certain requirements that must be adhered to in order for it to work...
The Many Different Real World Applications of G10-FR4 Materials
G10-FR4 (Mil-I-24768/27) is one of the most widely used laminate products in existence for a wide range of reasons, some of which may surprise you. The term "FR4" in the name is actually short for "flame retardant," indicating that these materials offer remarkable...
The Biggest Brands That Wouldn’t Exist Without Plastics Machining
Plastics machining doesn't just help companies build better products, all while increasing sales and profits at the same time. To be honest, a lot of the biggest brands in the world simply wouldn't exist today (or certainly not in their current form) without the...
Plastics Machining and the Auto Industry: A Match Made in Heaven
According to a study that was recently conducted by PwC, worldwide auto sales reached a record high of 88 million units in 2016. That was up an incredible 4.8% from just a year earlier. Profit margins for both suppliers and the auto manufacturers themselves are at...
How Plastics Machining Helps Keep the Rail Industry on Track
It's safe to say that without plastics machining, the world around us would undoubtedly look a lot different than it does today. But even going beyond the obvious applications - like the breakthrough electronic devices and medical components that are only possible...
In Plastics Machining, Experimentation is the Cornerstone of Success
When it comes to the ways in which a company like JMJ Profile, Inc. proudly serves its customers, there are always a few important things to keep in mind. While it's true that we've spent years developing and perfecting the types of proprietary systems that meet...
Plastics Machining and the Skills Gap: What the Future Looks Like
One of the many reasons why plastics machining is so important is because the material itself is so malleable - it can essentially be anything you need it to be at any moment given the specifics of the goal you're trying to accomplish. This doesn't just require the...
Plastics Machining: Every Bit as Much an Art as it is a Science
To say that the world would look a lot different without the wonders of phenolics and plastics machining is something of an understatement. Everything from NASA to the energy sector to the smartphone you're probably using to browse the Internet either wouldn't exist...
How Plastics Machining Plays a Role in Research and Development at NASA
Simply put, without plastics machining the world that we know and enjoy today would not exist - at least not in the ways we've grown accustomed to. What you may not realize is that factors like G10-FR4 machining are so important that without them, how we interact with...
Items That Wouldn’t Exist Without Plastics and Composite Machining
Plastics and the types of products made using composite machining in general play a pivotal role in our daily lives - even if you don't necessarily realize that. In fact, elements like carbon fiber reinforced plastic and resin impregnated fiberglass are so essential...
G10 FR4—Ideal for Aviation and Aerospace Applications
G10 FR4 (Mil-I-24768/27) is a laminated epoxy resin with a substrate of woven fiberglass formed under heat and pressure. Typically yellow to light green in color and available as sheets, tubes and rods, it is the fire-retardant version of G10, and has largely replaced...
Choosing the Right Plastic Sheet & Composite Machining Partner – Four Tips
You know that the quality and health of your company’s supply chain is directly related to your ability to operate successfully. Quality problems, missed deadlines, or constant searching for new vendors wastes time and money. So, if any supplier provides some...
Mission-Critical Parts Drives Need for Better Composite Machining Capabilities
The use of composite materials – like the versatile G10/FR4 – has increased in all kinds of applications, across many industries – automotive, aerospace, medical, defense and more. Driving the preference for these materials is a long list of performance benefits:...
(Un)Common uses and applications of G10/FR4
G10/FR4 (Mil-I-24768/27) is an epoxy-filled glass fiber, known for its excellent electrical insulating characteristics making it ideal for printed circuit boards, insulating washers and transformer components. What's less well known is that its properties make it...
JMJ Profile Launches New Website
JMJ Profile is proud to announce our new website has launched. Today, JMJ released our new website to the public. Our new website is an effort to provide our customers and potential customers with access to information that highlights our exceptional capabilities,...
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