Development of Novel Curing Techniques for Thermosetting Polymers and Adhesives. Phase 2.

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Abstract:

A novel induction curing technique for thermosetting polymers and adhesives was developed. This induction process provided a method for accelerating the cure rate of thermosetting adhesives so that they could be used as a replacement for mechanical fasteners in aluminum applications specifically the US Armys aluminum, Light Vehicle Foot Bridge. Potentially suitable thermosetting adhesives were procured for induction experiments. Various physical tests were used to rank the adhesives in order of their performance suitability. The induction process and the adhesives were optimized for rapid cure without detriment to the performance of the adhesive. Prototype bridge components, bonded with Dexter Hysol 9394 thermosetting adhesive were cured using the optimized induction process. These specimens were forwarded to the US Army, Fort Belvoir for performance evaluations. jg

Author(s):
Agro, S. ; White, R.
Author Organization(s):
SPRINGBORN LABS INC ENFIELD CT
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 3 May 91-28 Aug 93,
Pagination:
0067

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAK70-91-C-0030
Monitor Series:
BRDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
Space; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*POLYMERS, *ADHESIVES, *THERMOSETTING PLASTICS, TEST AND EVALUATION, OPTIMIZATION, PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, LIGHT, PROTOTYPES, ALUMINUM, CURING, FASTENINGS, INDUCTION SYSTEMS, BRIDGES, MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Polymer Chemistry, Adhesives, Seals and Binders, Plastics
Keyword(s):
DEXTER HYSOL 9394, LIGHT VEHICLE, FOOT BRIDGE
Report Date:
1993 Aug 28