Making the move from conventional joining to structural adhesives

Structural bonding of assemblies using adhesives is a rapidly emerging technology in many industries, especially composites. Frank Rosselli of Structural Composite Designs Pty Ltd explains how to determine if structural methacrylate adhesives are cost effective and structurally suitable for your current application. The procedures outlined will provide confidence that methacrylate adhesives are not your everyday ‘glue’, but rather, an integral part of your structural assembly that can reduce cost and weight compared to trusted joining methods.