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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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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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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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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