Adhesives
CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Click Bond
Click Bond develops lightweight fasteners for assembly technology that require no installation holes, preserve structural integrity and are easy to install.
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Scott Bader acquires Satyen Polymers, enhances commitment to Indian customers
Under the agreement, India-based Scott Bader Pvt. Ltd. will assume responsibilities for direct sales and marketing for all resin and gelcoat products, bring composites and adhesives to Indian market.
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Materials & Processes: Tooling for composites
Composite parts are formed in molds, also known as tools. Tools can be made from virtually any material. The material type, shape and complexity depend upon the part and length of production run. Here's a short summary of the issues involved in electing and making tools.
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Materials & Processes: Resin matrices for composites
The matrix binds the fiber reinforcement, gives the composite component its shape and determines its surface quality. A composite matrix may be a polymer, ceramic, metal or carbon. Here’s a guide to selection.
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The making of carbon fiber
A look at the process by which precursor becomes carbon fiber through a careful (and mostly proprietary) manipulation of temperature and tension.
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Materials & Processes: Fabrication methods
There are numerous methods for fabricating composite components. Selection of a method for a particular part, therefore, will depend on the materials, the part design and end-use or application. Here's a guide to selection.
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Scott Bader launches self-leveling adhesive, Crestabond M1-04SL
The 10:1 structural adhesive is suitable for primerless application on composites, thermoplastics and metals in a variety of market segments, including electric vehicle batteries.
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Conagen develops high-performing debondable adhesives
Sustainable hot melt adhesives aim to resolve traditional hurdles in bonding.
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Scott Bader expands Crestabond MMA structural adhesive production into Canada
The Drummondville site begins production this year, meeting growing North American demand.
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Laser bondline inspection becomes reality
One of the Holy Grails of composites manufacturing has been reliable verification of adhesive bondline strength integrity. A technology that does just that has arrived.
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