The fundamental difference is the reinforcement material. Bakelite uses paper layers and excels at electrical insulation with superior dielectric strength (400-500 V/mil). Garolite uses woven cotton or linen fabric and delivers dramatically superior mechanical strength (70-90 MPa tensile).

• Choose Bakelite when: Electrical insulation is priority.
• Choose Garolite when: Mechanical strength or impact resistance is critical.

Yes. Phenolic materials are brittle, but we use specialized carbide tooling, optimized cutting parameters (feed rates, spindle speeds), and support fixtures to prevent cracking. Minor edge fraying in Garolite is normal but can be finished if required.

Our standard machining tolerances are ±0.1mm. For critical dimensions, we can achieve ±0.03mm. Hole positional tolerances are typically ±0.05mm. Extremely tight tolerances across entire parts are not recommended for cost-efficiency.

No, we have NO minimum order quantity. We machine single prototype parts with the same precision as production runs. This allows for design validation and emergency replacements.

Yes, but thread strength is limited compared to metals. Garolite holds threads better than Bakelite. For repeated assembly or high loads, we recommend installing heat-set brass threaded inserts significantly improve strength.

Delamination occurs when layers separate due to drilling pressure. We prevent this by using compression drill bits that apply pressure to both entry and exit surfaces, using backing support, and optimizing drill speeds.

Quotes are provided within 8 business hours. Production lead times are typically 3-5 days for prototypes and 10-15 days for standard production runs.