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 MoreAtmospheric Plasma and Flame Surface Treatment for Medical Applications
Get insight on how medical device manufacturers are using atmospheric plasma to eliminate adhesion challenges. What’s in the eBook? Learn how atmospheric plasma is helping users improve product quality, and increase production speeds. See what Enercon customers are saying “For medical printing applications, it’s imperative to follow the defined protocols. Enercon’s experience with medical device…
Read MoreAn Overview of Surface Treatment for Three-Dimensional Objects
If you’ve attempted to print, label, or otherwise decorate a three-dimensional (3-D) product, you’ve probably been frustrated by an ink or adhesive that refused to adhere to the part’s surface. You may have tried different types of ink or adhesive formulations to get the job done, perhaps even used chemical primers or batch-treating processes. Still,…
Read MoreSurface Activation Systems For Optimizing Adhesion To Polymers
Many experiments have been performed globally to investigate ways of improving adhesion to polymers. This paper discusses current atmospheric surface activation systems, appropriate measurements of wettability and adhesion, over-treatment effects and surface analysis techniques relative to optimizing the adhesion of inks, paints, coatings and adhesives to polymer surfaces. Recommendations for improved activation by substrate and…
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 MoreDesign Considerations for Implementing Adhesive Solutions using UV/LED Technologies
Markets for cured adhesives continue to expand as adhesive formulations, materials, & manufacturing processes evolve. In this paper, industry experts discuss the latest technology being used in medical, optics, plastics, and microelectronics for UV/LED cured adhesives. Learn how surface treatment is helping improve the strength of the adhesive and what the most suitable curing solution…
Read MoreEnercon Plasma & Flame Innovations Featured in Special Plastics Report
Plastics Machinery Magazine produced a special report on surface treatment. The publication targeted the most innovative developments in the marketplace and Enercon was pleased to be recognized extensively in two articles for our work in the field of plasma and flame surface treating. Enercon’s plasma and flame surface treating systems are used to clean, etch and functionalize…
Read MoreUnique and Custom Plasma Treating Designs for Difficult to Reach Surfaces
Enercon’s Blown-ion™ plasma discharge heads are well known for their ability to improve surface adhesion with inks, adhesives and coatings. They can be integrated in with robotics, indexing systems and conveyor systems to provide precise treatment that cleans, etches, and functionalizes surfaces. And, they are very effective at reaching crevices and small areas. Until recently, this technology…
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…
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