Adhesives Department
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Adhesives Department |
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| Department Description |
 Manufacturers increasingly rely on adhesives to assemble a variety of products, such as cars, computers, furniture, and toys. An adhesive is a substance used to join two or more materials. Adhesive bonding is the process of placing an adhesive between two surfaces, or substrates, and allowing it to harden, or cure. Structural adhesives are most commonly used in adhesive bonding, since they can easily withstand heavy loads. Epoxies, anaerobics, acrylics, silicones, urethanes, and cyanoacrylates are commonly used structural adhesives.
These classes explain the fundamental concepts of adhesive bonding as they apply to product assembly. The class content first addresses adhesive properties, basic concepts of the adhesive bonding process, and types of adhesives. Intermediate-level classes explain surface preparation methods as well as basic steps for applying an adhesive to a surface. |
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Department Classes
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Intro to Adhesive Bonding 110
This class describes adhesive bonding, adhesive classification, and the various factors that lead to a successful adhesive bond.
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16
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Beginner
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Basics of the Bonding Process 120
This class describes the basics of the adhesive bonding process, as well as the various solidification methods of adhesives.
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14
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Beginner
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Intro to Adhesive Properties 130
This class describes the mechanical and nonmechanical properties of adhesives and addresses how they impact adhesive bonding.
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20
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Beginner
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Types of Adhesives 140
This class describes the characteristics, pros and cons, and applications of types of synthetic adhesives.
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20
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Beginner
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Surface Preparation 210
This class discusses surface factors that affect adhesion, the nature of the different types of surfaces used in adhesive bonding, and the methods of selecting and preparing a surface for adhesive bonding.
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18
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Intermediate
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Steps for Adhesive Application 220
This class discusses each step involved in the adhesive application process, as well as basic dispensing methods and methods of testing the effectiveness of the application process on the assembly line.
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16
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Intermediate
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