Adhesives and Fixing Methods in Product Design Flashcards
Adhesives
Substances used to bond materials together.
Permanent Fixings
Joining methods that create lasting bonds.
Semi-Permanent Fixings
Methods allowing for temporary or permanent joins.
Polyurethanes
Fast curing adhesives, robust for various applications.
Epoxy Resins
Bonds similar/dissimilar materials with resin and hardener.
PVA
Wood glue, an aliphatic synthetic polymer.
Contact Adhesives
Applied to both surfaces for permanent joins.
Joining Methods
Techniques to fuse materials together.
Forming Methods
Techniques to shape products from materials.
Combining
Mixing materials to form composite materials.
Laminating
Layering materials for strength and shape.
Welding
Fusing materials using heat to create joints.
Brazing
Joining metals using a filler metal above melting point.
Soldering
Joining metals using a filler metal below melting point.
Nailing
Joining materials using nails as fasteners.
Screwing
Using screws to join materials, semi-permanent.
Riveting
Joining materials with metal pins or rivets.
Press Fitting
Joining parts by pressing them together tightly.
Hot Rolling
Shaping materials by passing through rollers at high temperatures.
Extrusion
Shaping materials by forcing them through a die.
Temporary Fixing Methods
Methods that allow disassembly without damage.
Automotive Adhesives
Lightweight adhesives improving vehicle strength and noise reduction.
