<i> <p>Surface Preparation Techniques for Adhesive Bonding </i>is an essential guide for materials scientists, mechanical engineers, plastics</p> <p>engineers, scientists and researchers in manufacturing environments making use of adhesives technology. Wegman and van Twisk</p> <p>provide practical coverage of a topic that receives only cursory treatment in more general books on adhesives, making this book essential</p> <p>reading for adhesion specialists, plastics engineers, and a wide range of engineers and scientists working in sectors where adhesion is an</p> <p>important technology, e.g. automotive / aerospace, medical devices, electronics.</p> <p>Wegman and van Twisk provide a wealth of practical information on the processing of substrate surfaces prior to adhesive bonding. The</p> <p>processing of aluminum and its alloys, titanium and its alloys, steels, copper and its alloys, and magnesium are treated in the form of</p> <p>detailed specifications with comparative data. Other metals not requiring extensive treatment are also covered in detail, as are metal matrix</p> <p>and organic matrix composites, thermosets and thermoplastics.</p> <p>This new edition has been updated with coverage of the latest developments in the field including the sol-gel process for aluminum,</p> <p>titanium, and stainless steel, atmospheric plasma treatment for metals, plastics and rubbers and treatments for bronze and nickel alloys.</p><p>Updated to include recent technological developments and chemicals currently prescribed for cleaning and surface preparation; a new</p> <p>generation of adhesives technologists can benefit from this classic guide.</p> <p>• Enables Materials and Process personnel to select the best process available for their particular application.</p> <p>• Practical coverage of a topic that receives only cursory coverage in more general books on adhesives: essential reading for adhesion</p> <p>specialists, plastics engineers, and a wide range of engineers and scientists working in sectors where adhesion is an important</p> <p>technology, e.g. automotive / aerospace, medical devices, electronics.</p>