Technical Bulletins & Articles

Technical Guides

	Adhesive problem? What’s the cure? The use of adhesives for structural bonding is on the increase. For a successful assembly, the adhesive must "harden" in the bondline to provide a joint which is capable of bearing the forces to which it is subjected for its lifetime, whatever environmental factors are thrown at it. Understanding how this works is important both for adhesive selection, and specification of the bonding process. Please download - and feel free to share with colleagues.
	Users Guide to Adhesives A very useful general guide to adhesives from Huntsman, makers of Araldite
	DYMAX Comprehensive Guide to UV Light Curing Technology 32 page guide to every aspect of light curing materials and equipment

Technical Articles

LED Curing of Light-Curable Materials - Unraveling the Myths and Realities by Gary Zubricky and Kirk Middlemass, DYMAX Corp

•  Case Histories of Light Curing Adhesives in Electronics Manufacturing - by Peter Swanson - pdf format (664Kb)
• Advances in Light Curing Adhesives and Coatings Lead to Process and Quality Benefits in Electronics Manufacturing - by Peter Swanson - html format
•  UV Structural Adhesives and Sealants - How they are Unique in the Larger Universe of Photocuring Resins - by C Bachmann, S Cantor - pdf format (34Kb)
•  When to Use a Light Curing Assembly Process - A Review and Update - pdf format (68Kb)
•  "Instant" On-Line QC With New Fluorescing UV/Visible Light Curing Adhesives - by Peter Swanson - pdf format (126Kb)
•  Movement Between Bonded Optics - by Andrew Bachmann, Dr. John Arnold and Nicole Langer - pdf format (70Kb)
•  Controlling Stress in Bonded Optics - by Andrew Bachmann, Dr. John Arnold and Nicole Langer - pdf format (71Kb)
•  Telcordia (Belcore) Testing ­ Useful Guidelines for Reliability Assurance Of Passive Optical Components - How Best to Apply Them to Adhesive Assembly Applications - DYMAX Corp - pdf format (38Kb)
•  Robots in Manufacturing ­ How the Smaller Machine Provides Automation and Competitiveness - by Peter Swanson - pdf format (143Kb)
•  Conformal Coating Made Easy - by Tom Charlton, Electronic Coating Technologies - pdf format (470Kb)
•  Where Adhesives Beat Mechanical Fasteners - by Nicole Langer, DYMAX Corp - pdf format (611Kb)
•  Environmentally Safe, UV Curable Masking Resins Reduce Aircraft Component Manufacturing Costs - by Rich Golebiewski, DYMAX Corp - pdf format (268Kb)
•  Improving Industrial Dispensing with Pneumatic Dispensing Valves - by Peter Swanson - pdf format (255Kb)

Technical Bulletins

• TB1999-01 - Zero Charge Static Dissipative Floor Coating Application Guide
• TB2000-03 - Wire Tacking - The Options
• TB2001-04 - ESD Determination Methods for INT 702
• TB2002-06 - Preform Method Simplifies Small Volume BGA Ball Attach/Reattach
• TB2003-07 - Operator Sensitisation from Fibre Optic Epoxies
• TB2004-08 - RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealants: A Brief Introduction to Acetone Cure
• TB2006-09 - Instructions: 50ml Side-by-Side Double Syringe Cartridges
• TB2006-10 - Epoxies for Thin Rock Section Manufacture
• TB2006-11 - How to Tin and Care for Soldering Iron Tips
• TB2007-12 - Thermally Conductive Silicones
• TB2009-13 - Vacuum Mixing & Degassing
• TB2009-14 - FIP Gaskets - Cheaper than you think?

Guides

•  Rework & Repair Guide - pdf format (6,514Kb)
  A comprehensive pcb rework and repair guide.