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Bond status:
Covalent bond (Within the chain) + Secondary bond (Between chains)
Plastics are classified into Thermoplastic, Thermoset and Rubber depending on cross-link.
Since thermoplastic can be remelt, it is further classified into Amorphous and Semi-
Crystalline depending on the cooling rate.
amorphous semi-crystalline
generally flexible generally rigid
more likely be transparent more compact and ordered structure
at T>Tg, viscosity changes gradually more likely be opaque
T>Tg for welding higher working and processing temp.
more solvent-resistance
T>Tm for welding
Plastic welding methods
Most plastic welding process is melting the thermoplastics using various heat sources.
Laser welding
- Through-transmission welding
- Selective welding with Mask
Adhesive bonding mechanism
Adsorption
Secondary bonds
Chemisorption
It is a rare case.
Highest bond strength
with chemical bonds
Adhesive bonding mechanism
Mechanical interlocking
(It is useful for metal bonding)
Diffusion
Electrostatic
Features of adhesive bonding
• Wetting
• Surface treatment (e.g., flame/plasma or priming/coating)
• Materials
• Joint design (bond area, external force, etc.)