Tue, 06/21/2016 – 3:22pm by 3M
Manufacturers today are trapped in a perennial race to get products assembled and out the door in less time and at lower cost but without jeopardizing quality. They also must adjust to constant change, especially the use of new materials in the manufacturing process and the need for assembly materials that are lightweight yet highly durable. Many manufacturers may be overlooking an unsung hero: high-strength bonding tapes.New materials include the growing use of aluminum composite panels (ACM/ACP) in the construction industry and the use of smooth fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) in the transportation industry. A closely related trend is “lightweighting.” Among carmakers, lightweight materials significantly boost fuel efficiency and cut emissions. And across all industries, the lighter a product is, the less it costs to ship. (…)
via Roll the Tape: New Applications for High-Strength Bonding Tapes.