Handbook of Adhesives and Surface Preparation: Technology, Applications and Manufacturing (Plastics Design Library)

This book provides a thoroughly practical survey of all aspects of adhesives technology from selection and surface preparation to industrial applications and health and environmental factors. The resulting handbook is a hard-working reference for a wide range of engineers and technicians working in the adhesives industry and a variety of industry sectors that make considerable use of adhesives. Particular attention is given to adhesives applications in the automotive, aerospace, medical, dental, and electronics sectors.

The Applied Handbook of Adhesives provides a thoroughly practical survey of all aspects of

adhesives technology from selection and surface preparation to industrial applications and health

and environmental factors. The resulting handbook is a hard-working reference for a wide range of

engineers and technicians working in the adhesives industry and a variety of industry sectors that

make considerable use of adhesives. Particular attention is given to adhesives applications in the

automotive, aerospace, medical, dental and electronics sectors.

A handbook that truly focuses on the applied aspects of adhesives selection and applications:

this is a book that won't gather dust on the shelf

? Provides practical techniques for rendering materials surfaces adherable

? Sector-based studies explore the specific issues for automotive & aerospace, medical, dental

and electronics

Handbook of Adhesives and Surface Preparation provides a thoroughly practical survey of all aspects of adhesives technology from selection and surface preparation to industrial applications and health and environmental factors. The resulting handbook is a hard-working reference for a wide range of engineers and technicians working in the adhesives industry and a variety of industry sectors that make considerable use of adhesives. Particular attention is given to adhesives applications in the automotive, aerospace, medical, dental and electronics sectors. A handbook that truly focuses on the applied aspects of adhesives selection and applications: this is a book that won't gather dust on the shelf Provides practical techniques for rendering materials surfaces adherable Sector-based studies explore the specific issues for automotive and aerospace, medical, dental and electronics The Applied Handbook of Adhesives provides a thoroughly practical survey of all aspects of adhesives technology from selection and surface preparation to industrial applications and health and environmental factors. The resulting handbook is a hard-working reference for a wide range of engineers and technicians working in the adhesives industry and a variety of industry sectors that make considerable use of adhesives. Particular attention is given to adhesives applications in the automotive, aerospace, medical, dental and electronics sectors. A handbook that truly focuses on the applied aspects of adhesives selection and applications: this is a book that won't gather dust on the shelf Provides practical techniques for rendering materials surfaces adhearable Sector-based studies explore the specific issues for automotive & aerospace, medical, dental and electronics. Content: Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents •Part I. Introduction 1. Introduction and Adhesion Theories 2. Introduction to Surface Preparation and Adhesion •Part II. Surface Preparation 3. Surface Tension and its Measurement 4. Surface and Material Characterization Techniques 5. Material Surface Preparation Techniques 6. Surface Preparation of Metals 7. Surface Preparation of Thermoplastics, Thermosets, and Elastomers •Part III. Adhesive Characteristics 8. Characteristics of Adhesive Materials 9. Heat-Resistant Adhesives 10. UV-Radiation Curing of Adhesives •Part IV. Adhesives for Applications 11. Adhesives for Special Adherends 12. Adhesives for Electronics 13. Adhesives for Aerospace Structures 14. Adhesives for Medical and Dental Applications 15. Adhesion Promoters Appendices • Glossary Index Provides a practical survey of all aspects of adhesives technology, from selection and surface preparation to industrial applications and health and environmental factors. The handbook focuses on the applied aspects of adhesives selection and applications, and it provides practical techniques for rendering materials surfaces adhearable. Particular attention is given to adhesives applications in the automotive, aerospace, medical, dental and electronics sectors