The Gill Corporation

The Gill Corporation-Maryland Frequently Asked Questions

Question:
What is honeycomb?

Answer:
Honeycomb is a lightweight core material made from a variety of different materials, resulting in a cellular structure that resembles a bee's honeycomb. Sandwiched between two face sheets of metal or composite materials, it creates a lightweight, rigid and durable part.

Question:
What does The Gill Corporation-Maryland manufacture?

Answer:
The Gill Corporation-Maryland produces a full line of expanded and corrugated aluminum honeycomb products, including specialty energy absorbers. Densities range from below 1.0 PCF to 55.0 PCF. To manufacture these products, The Gill Corporation-Maryland uses three foil alloys and various surface treatments, including our own in-house PAA™ priming line.

Question:
Does The Gill Corporation-Maryland make composite honeycomb?

Answer:
No, but our parent company The Gill Corporation produces several different composite honeycomb products. Please call The Gill Corporation customer service at: +1 626 443-4022 for more details, or visit online: www.thegillcorp.com.

Question:
Does The Gill Corporation-Maryland do Special Processing?

Answer:
Yes, The Gill Corporation-Maryland has two Special Processing Centers, one for metallic cores and one for non-metallic cores, which can include NOMEX^®, KOREX^®, KEVLAR^®, fiberglass, balsa wood, foams and other core materials.

Question:
What is Special Processing?

Answer:
Special Processing is where raw honeycomb is converted into detailed shapes. The Gill Corporation-Maryland's Special Processing abilities include planforming, chamfering, routing, stabilizing, roll-forming, potting, multi-density bonding, heat forming, horizontal and vertical sawing, arc and flat expanding, and 3- & 5-axis machining. The Gill Corporation-Maryland also has the ability to design and manufacture tooling.

Since The Gill Corporation-Maryland's facilities are 100% clean core, any parts we ship need no further cleaning or degreasing, and are ready to go right into your bond room for immediate layup.

Question:
In which forms can I purchase The Gill Corporation-Maryland honeycomb?

Answer:
The Gill Corporation-Maryland honeycomb can be purchased in blocks, unexpanded slices, expanded sheets, cut-to-size pieces and special process details.

Question:
Can The Gill Corporation-Maryland build to print?

Answer:
Yes. The The Gill Corporation-Maryland engineering department is fully staffed to meet your most demanding engineering requirements.

Question:
Does The Gill Corporation-Maryland have CAD/CAM capabilities?

Answer:
Yes, The Gill Corporation-Maryland has Pro/Engineer, AutoCad R14 and data translation capabilities from IGES, UniGraphics and CATIA. We encourage customers to submit technical data electronically.

Question:
Does The Gill Corporation-Maryland manufacture bonded panels?

Answer:
No, but our parent company The Gill Corporation does manufacture a wide variety of bonded flat panels. Please call The Gill Corporation customer service at +1 626 443-4022, or e-mail info@thegillcorp.com for more details.

Question:
Can I purchase small amounts of honeycomb?

Answer:
The Gill Corporation-Maryland generally stocks most industry standard materials, and specializes in expedited delivery of small shipments through our The Gill Corporation-Maryland Overnight service. Please contact our Customer Service team for more details.

Question:
Does The Gill Corporation-Maryland provide samples?

Answer:
In most cases (depending on the core type and availability), The Gill Corporation-Maryland can provide you with samples for your evaluation.

Question:
How much does honeycomb cost?

Answer:
Honeycomb prices range from USD $1.00 to $100.00 per board foot depending on the core type.

Question:
How do I specify the type of honeycomb that I want to purchase from The Gill Corporation-Maryland?

Answer:
Please specify material type, density/foil gauge, alloy, cell size, perf/non-perf, product form (block, unexpanded slice, etc.), thickness, length, width, quantity and any specifications that apply. Please note that The Gill Corporation-Maryland has a quote request form on this web site that walks you through all the information we need to get you a fast, accurate quotation.

Question:
What specifications are The Gill Corporation-Maryland honeycomb qualified too?

Answer:
The Gill Corporation-Maryland is qualified to numerous OEM specifications. Please contact our Customer Service team for more detailed information.

Question:
Does The Gill Corporation-Maryland export honeycomb?

Answer:
Yes, The Gill Corporation-Maryland exports honeycomb throughout the world, and maintains manufacturing and Special Processing facilities in both North America and Europe. Please contact our Customer Service team for the name of the sales representative in your area.

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