Three major factors affecting adhesive curing
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1. curing temperature
The curing temperature is one of the important parameters when curing the adhesive. If the curing temperature is too high, it will easily cause the loss of glue or the embrittlement of the adhesive layer, resulting in a decrease in bonding strength. If the curing temperature is too low, it will be difficult for the molecular chains of the matrix to move. , the cross-linking density of the adhesive layer will be too low and the curing reaction cannot be completed. Therefore, during the curing process, the curing temperature must be strictly controlled. Each adhesive has a specific curing temperature.
2. Curing pressure
Curing pressure refers to the application of a certain pressure during the curing process, which is beneficial to the good bonding between the adhesive layer and the adherend and ensures quality. Because the glue types are different, the pressure applied is also different.
3. Curing time
The curing time refers to the time required for the bonding process to cure under certain temperature and pressure conditions. Different adhesives have different curing times. For example, there are instant curing a-cyanoacrylate adhesives and hot melt adhesives. Those that cure within hours, such as room temperature fast-curing epoxy glue, second-generation acrylic glue, and those that take up to several days to cure, such as epoxy polyamide glue, etc. The curing time is also affected by the curing temperature and pressure. If the curing temperature is increased, the curing time can be shortened. At a lower curing temperature, the curing time will be greatly extended. If it is lower than room temperature, sometimes it will not cure for several days.
Although the quality of the adhesive is important, the curing factor cannot be ignored. No matter how good the adhesive is, if the curing temperature, pressure and time are not taken into account, it will have a great impact on the bonding performance of the adhesive. Factors such as the item not having strong adhesion and the adhesive not curing for a long time may result. Therefore, you must pay attention to these factors when using adhesive.