A company has reported a problem with
adhesive bonding of polymer components (of different shapes and sizes). A
preliminary research of commercially available adhesives provided evidence that
such connections are, in part or in whole, ineffective.
ACTIONS
We performed an examination of materials
used for the components. We evaluated potential requirement for adhesive
material. Finally, we developed new concepts of adhesive bonding, customised to
company’s operational details.
EFFECT
The customer was provided with two concepts of adhesive bonding for polymer materials, customised to its needs
We also provided an all-round manufacturing feasibility study for such solutions
New solutions proved effective in reduction of adhesive bonding time
The implemented solutions were relatively cheaper than the ones used beforehand