Help on adhesive bonding of electroless nickle plated plastic parts
Help on adhesive bonding of electroless nickle plated plastic parts
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We currently are having trouble bonding electroless copper/nickle plated structrual foam plastic parts together. We have good results with acrylic adhesives, but would like to move up to epoxy for stronger joints. The parts are quite large (32 x 18), but have large glue surfaces (1/2" min). Also, the parts have either a tongue and groove or lap joint construction (no butt joints), with a .005" adhesive gap built in. Five parts are to be bonded together to form a chassis half and it takes approximately 12 minutes to apply the adhesive (250 linear inches) to all the joint surfaces and apply the clamping fixtures. End use would be in a controlled office environment. We are currently working with adhesive suppliers but would like any help or suggestions on different types of structural adhesives forum members may have had real world experience with.






RE: Help on adhesive bonding of electroless nickle plated plastic parts
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RE: Help on adhesive bonding of electroless nickle plated plastic parts
Michael Alderete
Mech Packaging Engineer
DRS Technologies-Sensors & Targeting Sys
Anaheim CA
RE: Help on adhesive bonding of electroless nickle plated plastic parts
I would look for thermal cure adhesives if heat is not an issue, you will find best results with those.
Gene
Packaging/Cooling Engineer
evzene@hotmail.com
RE: Help on adhesive bonding of electroless nickle plated plastic parts