Desmear & Descum Circuit Boards with Plasma Treatment
Complex printed circuit board constructions with ever-increasing layers and circuit densities benefit from Plasma3™ plasma treatment for descum, desmear, removal of carbon-based organics, PTFE activation, and surface preparation. Plasma processing of various board types historically have used vacuum plasma technologies. However, there is a need for increased processing capacities as the printed circuit board construction continue to…
Read MoreHow and why plasma and flame surface treating improve surface adhesion.
Common adhesion impediments found on surfaces. Non-porous and hydrophobic surfaces have low surface energy with few available bonding sites due to low levels of charged ions on the surface. Additionally, any type of surface contamination affects adhesion negatively. This contamination can include material additives & release agents which can migrate to the surface. Clean, Etch…
Read MoreGetting Started with Flame Plasma
What’s in the eBook? Learn how flame plasma is helping users improve product quality, and increase production speeds. See what Enercon customers are saying “We’ve integrated Enercon flame treaters and we really enjoy working with Enercon because of their depth of knowledge in surface treating.”Jerry Schmit, Sr Applications Engineer, Midwest Engineering Solutions
Read MoreImproving UV Coating Results with Corona & Plasma Surface Preparation
UV coatings are a great choice for high value applications where scratch resistance and surface performance are essential. While traditional UV lamps are still used, the advancement of LED curing technology has improved operational efficiencies for numerous applications. This article reviews the importance of properly preparing surfaces for bonding with a variety of in-line surface…
Read MoreBonding Styrenic Copolymers to Replace PVC
The desire to find a cost-effective, yet environmentally friendly alternative to PVC is the focus of a new technical paper: Bonding Styrenic Copolymers and Thermoplastic Elastomers in the Quest to Replace PVC. The paper details current research on the benefits of using light-curable adhesives and surface treatment technology to optimize bond strength of competitive high…
Read MorePlasma & Flame Treatment Prepares Aluminum Surfaces for Bonding
Bonding to aluminum can be major challenge. Engineers typically rely on adhesives to bond aluminum without welding. Depending upon application requirements, there are several adhesives and VHB foam tapes that have proven effective. However, all adhesive-based remedies are subject to failure if surface preparation is overlooked. Aluminum Surface Contaminates Aluminum is often annealed to achieve…
Read MoreWhat Plasma Actually Does to a Surface to Improve Adhesion
Air plasma surface treating is an emerging green technology for leading manufacturers tasked with assembling and decorating plastics, composites, glass and metals. It is a powerful, yet relatively inexpensive technology that is used by both Fortune 100 companies and small operations to improve bond strength, product quality and throughput. You can see the effects of…
Read MoreIs Plasma Treating the Missing Link in Your Adhesive Bonding Operations?
To enable adhesive bonding, manufacturers rely on primers, cleaners, chemical etching & mechanical roughening. However, these traditional surface preparation methods are notorious for limiting productivity & product quality for the following reasons: Use of in-line plasma & flame surface treating is on the rise because it solves these challenges by cleaning, etching & functionalizing surfaces…
Read MoreHow Automotive Manufacturers use Plasma & Flame to Improve Quality & Efficiency
Plasma & Flame surface treating technologies are helping suppliers in the automotive industry reduce cost, improve quality, and maximize production efficiencies. Projects for vehicle lightweighting, decorating, gasket sealing adhesion, and electrical potting are fueling the need for incorporating plasma and flame surface treaters. This 45-minute webinar provides insights on how treatment improves adhesion for assembling,…
Read MoreMedical Device Engineer’s Guide for Improving Adhesion with Atmospheric Plasma
As joining of medical plastics is becoming more complex and sophisticated in performance specifications and structural complexity, surface treatment is an integral part of medical assembly processes. This 30-minute webinar, Enercon and BTG Labs provide insights into the capabilities of atmospheric plasma treatment systems and how medical device engineers can use these technologies and surface…
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