Adhesives: a selection guide.

M Turner

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Adhesives: a selection guide.

M Turner

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This article analyses the use of three types of adhesive for medical device assembly. The advantages and disadvantages, typical applications and key features are defined for cyanoacrylate, epoxies and UV- and light-cured adhesives.

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Adhesiveness Adhesives Chemical Phenomena Chemistry, Physical Cross-Linking Reagents Cyanoacrylates Epoxy Resins Humans Light Stress, Mechanical Surface Properties Ultraviolet Rays Viscosity Journal Article

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