Bonding of Plastics to Metals

The diffusion bonding method described in Section 9.2.5 cannot be applied to the bonding of plastics to metals, since the metal surfaces are not swellable by means of organic solvents. Bonded joints are only possible after an adequate surface treatment with the known reactive adhesives. 

For bonded joints with crystal clear plastics like polystyrene and acrylic glass to metals, it is also possible to apply radiation-curing adhesives (Sections 4.3.2 and 9.3.3). 

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Haberer, C., Adhesive Bonding of Plastics to Metal in the Automotive Industry, Science and Technology, Industry-University Short Course Program, CEI Europe, 1984, Chap. 11. 

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