Cleaning Process for Bonding Optimization
Introducing the Importance of Surface Cleaning Prior to Bonding
Cleaning is critical to achieving a strong bond. The cleaning process can include the removal of liquids such as oils, solids and even mechanical blast media that can sometimes penetrate the surface of a substrate. Each substrate material is uniquely cleaned to maximize the adherence of primer and top coat. Pablo Morales, Queretaro Plant Manager, and Troy Oscar, Automotive Market Leader, at Pioneer Metal Finishing, introduce the importance of cleaning in the bonding process.
Zinc Phosphate and the Bonding Process
Determining the proper phosphate for adhesion
The correct phosphate process is one that is determined during process development for the project. Choosing the right phosphate also depends on the substrate material and end use of the component. Pablo Morales, Queretaro Plant Manager, and Troy Oscar, Automotive Market Leader, at Pioneer Metal Finishing, discuss the various advantages and disadvantages of each phosphate process.
Chemical and Mechanical Preparation Processes for Bonding
Closing the correct surface preparation process
The ideal bond is achieved by preparing the component surface prior to applying primer and adhesive. In is important to understand when chemical versus mechanical preparation is required. In this video, Pablo Morales, Queretaro Plant Manager, and Troy Oscar, Automotive Market Leader, discuss the initial cleaning process and the surface preparation differences between a chemical and mechanical process.
Substrate Preparation for Bonding Optimization
Introducing the importance of surface preparation on various materials
Surface preparation is critical to achieving a strong bond. Each substrate material is uniquely prepared to improve adhesion between the component, primer, adhesive and rubber. Pablo Morales, Queretaro Plant Manager, and Troy Oscar, Automotive Market Leader, at Pioneer Metal Finishing, introduce the importance of surface preparation on steel, aluminum and plastic components.
ANODIZING WITH COLOR
Optimizing Color Control and Consistency
The optimal aesthetic finish on aluminum parts is one that is best achieved with thorough planning and manufacturing controls. David Jilot, Manufactured Products Market Leader, and Steve Goodsett, Corporate Product Manager, at Pioneer Metal Finishing, discuss the crucial elements in optimizing color aesthetic with aluminum anodizing.