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How NKT Photonics Eliminated Bond Failures with Surface Intelligence
Challenge When NKT Photonics was forced to internalize its aluminum etching and surface preparation processes after losing a supplier, the transition led to unexpected bond failures. Despite duplicating the equipment and processes, the failures persisted, resulting in significant financial loss and...
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Verifying Multi-Step Surface Preparation Processes in Aircraft Assembly and Repair
The surface preparation processes used to assemble or repair an aircraft include multiple steps to achieve a final bond. For a strong, safe, and effective bond, all steps in the process must be consistent and validated prior to moving forward in the process.
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Bonding Composites: Confirming Surface Readiness with Reliable In-line Assessment
An aerospace spacecraft manufacturer uses the Handheld Surface Analyst 5001 to confirm surface readiness.
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Optimizing Parts Washer Efficiency for FIPG
Competition is hot in the fast-paced automotive industry, and manufacturers work intensively to create more efficient, reliable vehicles. When the race is head-to-head, there is no room for failure. Finding ways to avoid failures and produce a more reliable vehicle provides a competitive edge.
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New Surface Quality Measurement Method Improves Vendor Compliance
Kala is a technological leader in flexible packaging finishing and printing and was built on the principle of continual improvement through process innovation. So when Kala had plans to improve bonds in a lamination program, they contacted Brighton Science to consult on the best ways to understand...
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Identification of a Non-Obvious Contaminant on Polymer Film
A major packaging company was having intermittent problems heat sealing a film used to package paper products. Dyne pens, used to measure surface energy, showed no differences between a “good” film, one that heat sealed appropriately, and a “bad” film, one that did seal correctly.
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Monitoring the Application of a Barrier Coating on the Inside of Paint Cans
Surface energy measurements have many obvious uses; however, some are not so straightforward. A manufacturer of high-quality consumer paint containers who prides itself on being meticulous with its product quality desired to refine its existing surface energy measurement processes. The company...
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When the Success of a Bond Influences a Life: Prosthetic Attachment
Ensuring a bond will hold is the most important component of adhesion. At times, a successful bond could change a life.
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Window Manufacturers Evolve from Dyne Inks to the Surface Analyst
Verification of surface treatment processes is necessary to ensure a successful product. A window and door manufacturer was using dyne pens to verify their plasma treatment on vinyl prior to bonding. However, the manufacturer was not happy with dyne as it was messy, destructive to the part being...
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Supplier Quality Assurance for Circuit Board Printing
Supplier quality can be a major concern to an OEM. Questions arise: What specifications pertain to the supplier to ensure reliable products? How can OEMs guarantee the supplier is accurately sending what is needed? What supplier quality checks should OEMs put in place? Communicable specifications,...
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Verifying and Monitoring Surface Preparation Processes of Golf Club Manufacturing
Having an efficient surface preparation process is key. But what do you do when that process no longer produces the desired results? How do you verify the success of your surface preparation process?
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Reevaluating the Assembly Process of Failing Oil Filters
When manufacturers supply products to customers, they want to have the highest confidence in the quality of those products. But, when proper measures aren't accessible or available to guarantee quality, a major need arises.
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Incoming: Validating Supplier Materials for Solar Panel Manufacturing
When manufacturers experience difficulties relating to product quality, it's common to believe the issue to be internal, and this is sometimes the case.
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