- Overview
- Products
- 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
- 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesives
- Adhesive Transfer Tapes and Double Coated Tapes
- Spray Adhesives
- Reclosable Fasteners
- Foam Tapes
- Hot Melt Adhesives
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- Applications
- Panel-to-Frame/Stiffener-to-Panel
- Small Joint Assembly
- Large Surface Lamination
- Mounting and Trim Attachment
- Gasket Attachment
- Sealing/Potting and Encapsulating
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- Design Challenges
- Resources
- Automated Manufacturing
- Bonding Automation Network
- Bonding Process Center
- Bonding Product Selector
- Learn About Bonding and Joining
- Science of Adhesion
- Structural Adhesives Resources
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- Support
Learn more about how bonds form to attach substrates to a tape or adhesive and to each other.
Introductory Topics
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Adhesion Basics: Introduction to the Science of AdhesionLearn the equally essential parts played by Surface Science, Adhesive Chemistry and Joint Geometry in forming a strong bond.
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Surface Science BasicsLearn about different types of surface, the importance of surface contact and the role surface energy plays in forming a bond.
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Introduction to Adhesive and Tape ChemistriesLiquid adhesives and the adhesives on tapes can be grouped into families sharing similar characteristics and bonding properties.
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Partnership with our customers inspires us to develop product innovations that can help remake the world of making things. Solutions Seminars are in-person or virtual events intended to foster collaboration and dialogue between 3M and your engineering and management teams.
Before, during and after the seminar, we’ll work side-by-side with your team to understand your design requirements and solve your most challenging applications. When you choose to participate, you get more than in-depth application and product education: you gain access to our global support network of technical experts who share your passion for creating highly functional, innovative products that will set your company apart.
Contact your 3M Sales Specialist to learn more about Solutions Seminars
Recorded Webinars
Additional Resources
Need help finding the right product for your project? Contact us if you need product, technical or application advice or want to collaborate with a 3M technical specialist, or give us a call at 1-800-831-0658.
Need help finding the right product for your project? Contact us if you need product, technical or application advice or want to collaborate with a 3M technical specialist, or give us a call at 1-800-831-0658.
