Advanced materials such as liquid resins, fiber cloths impregnated with resin and bonding adhesives are engineered to have specific curing regimes to maximize strength and durability. In many instances, resins and adhesives will harden at room temperature; however, heat may be required to complete or speed up the necessary chemical reactions.

Seeking to develop a two-part polymer adhesive bonding step in their assembly process, a medical-device manufacturer in the northern United States performed extensive design of experiments (DOE) with multiple variables.

With a low coefficient of thermal expansion of 15 to 20 x 10^-6 in/in/°C, EP13LTE is suited for structural bonding applications.

Despatch Industries, Minneapolis, Minn., added a walk-in oven line. The new ovens have capacities of 476 and 952 ft³.

Model ACR 3 has earned UL recognition and CE approval. The out-of-autoclave composite curing system is suited for on-site repairs.

Electric heating can be any process where electrical energy is converted to heat. A perfect example is an electric heater. It has various applications that include water and oil heating, cooking and space heating, and it is widely used in industrial processes.