An alternative 'cure.' (visible-light adhesive curing for assembly)(includes related article on selecting the right curing equipment)

From: Assembly | Date: May 1, 1998| Author: Demarco, Joann | Copyright information

Before embarking on visible-light curing for assembly, it's important to know some of the basics.

Almost every adhesive, sealant and coating needs to be cured. Light-cured adhesives harden when exposed to the appropriate wavelength and intensity of light. Originally, these materials responded only to ultraviolet (UV) light, but advances in chemistry make visible-light curing common.

The primary advantage of a light-cure process is speed. Depending upon the product ...

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