With their ability to cure on demand, light-cure adhesives are ideal for assembling parts that must be aligned before the bond sets. But, for assemblers to take advantage of these adhesives, they need the right equipment.
Light-cure adhesives harden upon exposure to the appropriate wavelength and intensity of ultraviolet (UV) or visible light. Compared with other adhesive chemistries, light-cure adhesives offer a number of unique processing benefits. These materials fully cure within seconds, minimizing work-in-progress. Their ability to cure on command at room temperature makes them ideal for bonding parts that must be aligned prior to curing. Light-cure adhesives contain no solvents and have no pot life limitations. The equipment needed to cure these materials requires far less space and energy than conventional heat-cure ovens.