Ann R. Thryft, Senior Technical Editor, Materials & Assembly
Structural adhesives and industrial fasteners are becoming more rugged and easier to integrate into the manufacturing process. Both are becoming more resistant to temperature extremes, providing better strength, stability, rigidity, and structural integrity, as well as improved resistance to chemicals and corrosion. Some adhesive technologies are reducing or eliminating the need for mechanical fasteners, and some fastening technologies are replacing assembly methods that used traditional fasteners. (…)
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