Chapter 33. Engineering adhesives
The use of adhesives is now a well-established practice in manufacturing. New materials and production processes have considerably increased the options available to the engineering designer. Adhesive bonding is a proved cost-effective manufacturing method and can be used with confidence. A basic principle is that joints should be designed with this method of production in mind when the product is in the early stages of development.
The following are some advantages of using adhesives:
- Stress concentrations present in bolted, riveted or spot welded joints are avoided.
- The distribution of stresses achieved by adhesive bonding permits a reduction in weight and cost, especially relevant with fragile materials ...
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