The factors that impact the success of adhesion processes are not always as straightforward as they seem. Over the years, we’ve discovered that surface contamination leading to adhesion failures often doesn’t come from the most obvious sources.
If you’re doing everything right—measuring surface quality, using reliable cleaning and preparation techniques—but the results still don’t meet expectations, it’s time to dig deeper.
These moments often lead to what we call Eureka Moments—those sudden insights sparked when Brighton Science’s technology is used, much like Sherlock Holmes’ magnifying glass, to uncover the clues that reveal the root cause of adhesion issues. What’s fascinating is that the solutions often arise from the most unexpected places.
Watch the video to hear two real-world customer stories and how we partnered with them to look for non-obvious contamination.
- In the first case, an engineer from a manufacturer of precision-machined metal parts was baffled when their vapor degreaser wasn’t delivering the level of cleanliness she anticipated.
- In the second, a mysterious contamination appeared in a printed circuit board coating operation, throwing the process off track.
In both cases, the manufacturers experienced surprising revelations and walked away with a deeper understanding of how every detail in the adhesion process matters.
If you need to uncover the hidden issue of silicone contamination, implementing a silicone detection protocol is essential. It will eliminate the unseen challenges that can disrupt manufacturing, paving the way for cleaner surfaces and stronger bonds.
Watch the video to see how we helped them gather evidence, follow the trail, and uncover solutions to these adhesion challenges.
Lucas Dillingham, Global Applications Director of Brighton Science (formerly BTG Labs).