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- Panel-to-Frame/Stiffener-to-Panel
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Using 3M Structural Adhesives
Learn more about how choosing the right 3M Structural Adhesive and preparing the surface can help you achieve strong, reliable bonds.
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December 1, 1901 How-To/Product Demos Epoxy,PUR,Metals,VHB Tape Beyond Strong Drop It Comparison Video (1:09)
Beyond Strong Drop It Comparison Video (1:09)
Video demonstrates the power of structural adhesives by dropping a weight on bonded metal panels.
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December 1, 1901 Technical Documents,How-To/Product Demos Acrylic,Epoxy,PUR,Urethane,Composites,Metals,Plastics,Paints/Coatings Choosing and Using a Structural Adhesive (PDF, 698 KB)Choosing and Using a Structural Adhesive (PDF, 698 KB)
White paper discusses performance criteria by chemistry and handling/processing considerations.
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December 1, 1901 ,How-To/Product Demos Urethane,Composites Multi-Material Bonding Challenges (2:09)Multi-Material Bonding Challenges (2:09)
3M urethane adhesives can help meet the challenges of bonding multiple or composite substrates.
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December 1, 1901 ,How-To/Product Demos Epoxy,Composites,Metals Toughened High-Performance Structural Adhesives (2:15)Toughened High-Performance Structural Adhesives (2:15)
See how 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP420 helps a golf club head handle impact stresses.
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December 1, 1901 How-To/Product Demos Epoxy,Metals Beyond Strong Container Video (3:28)
Beyond Strong Container Video (3:28)
See how a 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ adhesive kept 14,550 pounds suspended through a Minnesota winter night.
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December 1, 1901 How-To/Product Demos Acrylic Impact Strength Test (0:22)Impact Strength Test (0:22)
Demonstration of an impact strength test involving 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Acrylic Adhesive DP8405NS.
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December 1, 1901 How-To/Product Demos Epoxy Impact Test: 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Tough Stuff vs. Spot Welding (0:32)Impact Test: 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Tough Stuff vs. Spot Welding (0:32)
This video demonstrates how well 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Tough Stuff survives an impact test.
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December 1, 1901 ,How-To/Product Demos PUR Introducing PUR Adhesives (2:05)Introducing PUR Adhesives (2:05)
Benefits include fast time to handling strength, precision dispensing and a variety of open times.
Other Information About Structural Adhesives
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Our Application Engineers get similar questions from different customers - watch or read some of the more common responses.
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Find Technical Data Sheets for your chosen 3M structural adhesive.
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Learn more about Structural Adhesive chemistries and benefits, watch customer testimonial videos and more.
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.
