Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hard composite wood like machining - benolix?

Yep, thanks everyone.... finally found benelex to be
the tradename now replaced w/ arboron.

Anyone have a good source for a piece 20"x72"x2"
thickness or 1 pc 10"x72"x2" and 1 pc 10"x72"x1"?

paper based phenolic

Darren Lucke

--- BRIAN FOLEY <ka1bbg@...> wrote:

> Hi, canvas or linen phenolic should be simular
> material. cul brian f.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Fisher" <dave@...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 1:40 PM
> Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hard composite wood
> like machining - benolix?
>
>
> >
> > Another material that is FANTASTIC to machine (not
> so sure it's very
> healthy
> > without correct dust control) is Paxolin
> > A British invention - I think in the 1930's - It's
> made from layers of
> Irish
> > linen and resin - so strong that I am
> > told that because of the severe metal shortage in
> WW2, crucial parts of
> the
> > UK's famous Spitfire aircraft were
> > made from it - I use it all the time and was lucky
> to get a 4' square x
> 1.5"
> > slab.
> >
> > Rgds
> >
> > Dave Fisher
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Abby Katt
> > Sent: 03 November 2006 17:39
> > To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hard composite wood
> like machining -
> benolix?
> >
> > Darren, Hi
> >
> > Sounds like you're looking for Bakelite. One of
> the first plastics ever
> > made, and quite groovy:
> > From WikiPedia:
> >
> > *Bakelite* is a brand named
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand_name>
> > material based on the thermosetting
> >
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermosetting_plastic>
> phenol formaldehyde
> > resin
>

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenol_formaldehyde_resin>

> > polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride
> >
>

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride>,

> > developed in 1907
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1907>-1909
> > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1909> by Dr. Leo
> Baekeland
> > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Baekeland>.
> Formed by the reaction under
> > heat and pressure of phenol
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenol>
> > and formaldehyde
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formaldehyde>,
> generally
> with
> > a wood flour
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_flour> filler, it
> was the
> > first plastic
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic> made from
> synthetic
> > components. It was used for its nonconductive
> > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonconductor> and
> heat-resistant properties
> in
> > radio and telephone casings and electrical
> insulators
> > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulators>, and was
> also used in diverse
> > products such as kitchenware
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchenware>,
> > jewelry <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewelry>,
> pipe stems, and toys
> > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy>. In 1993
> Bakelite was designated a ACS
> > National Historical Chemical Landmark
> >
>

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACS_National_Historical_Chemical_Landmarks>

> > in recognition of its significance as the world's
> first completely
> synthetic
> > plastic.[1]
> >
>

<http://acswebcontent.acs.org/landmarks/newproducts_t.html#bakelite>

> >
> > Happy trails!
> > Abby
> > (http://www.silverkatt.co.uk)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Hey Guys... this is what I'm looking for but not
> exactly sure of the
> > > spelling but I believe it sounds like "benolix"
> (tried Google but
> > > wasn't correct spelling).
> > >
> > > What it is - a dark brown / near black material
> - (composite plastic?)
> > > that is very hard and machines very nice?? It
> can and is commonly used
> > > for dies where something is pressed around it /
> inside of it? It can
> > > be machined to a very nice finish but is easier
> than metal more like
> > > very consistent hardwood - plastic wood
> composition???
> > >
> > > Thanks for any help or a substitute material for
> same. I have some
> > > aluminum (.035" - .050")I'd like to machine
> inside / outside dies for
> > > some parts I have coming up and do not know
> where to purchase or
> > > accurate name for same.
> > >
> > > Any help appreciated!
> > > Darren Lucke
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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