Adhesive Basics

By the end of this course you will be able to: Describe the main theories of adhesion – mechanical electrostatic adsorption and diffusion Define adhesion cohesion cure time tack and viscosity Describe natural and synthetic adhesives Describe the four curing methods for physically hardening adhesives Describe the four curing methods for chemically reactive single component adhesives List important attributes for two component adhesives List guidelines for surface preparation Identify which adhesive joint design is the strongest List advantages and disadvantages of adhesives compared to other joining mechanisms