Curing cost comparison

Summary of Cost Comparisons for Radiation-Cured vs. Conventional Coatings on a Coil Coating Line... 

Films. Both structural and nonstructural adhesives are commonly available in film form. Adhesives applied in the form of dry films offer a clean, hazard-free operation with minimum waste and excellent control of film thickness. However, the method is generally limited to parts with flat surfaces or simple curves. Optimum bond strength requires curing under heat and pressure, which may involve considerable equipment and floor space, particularly for large parts. Film material cost is high in comparison to liquids, but waste or material loss is the lowest of any application method. 

Comparisons in Cost of Electron Curing Coatings Materials vs Conventional Coatings... 

For comparison, the cost of a comparable radiation curing coating is shown below ... 

Comparisons in Cost of Equipment Amortization for Radiation Curing vs. Conventional Coil Coatings... 

Cost factors should be based on the total costs of the whole bonding process, including materials, preparation, application, curing, service maintenance and repair. In this comparison the adhesive material cost may become less important or even insignificant. Some adhesives require elevated temperature cure with simultaneous application of pressure. The application of such adhesives is often more expensive than the use of room temperature adhesives. In addition to curing considerations, the required surface treatments and the application of adhesive should be included in the cost estimates. 

Cyanoacrylates and acrylics provide fast cure and good strengths in comparison with epoxies, but they cost more. 

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