Cirrus will be using a new adhesive to replace the 3M 418 adhesive.Curing time will be cut in half making production faster.Curing is a time consuming thing.For example a part that is bonded(or glued) together must be warmed at 160 degrees or more for up to 12 hours at a time.The new stuff should cut time down to half.This should really speed things up.
Cirrus will be using a new adhesive to replace the 3M 418 adhesive.Curing time will be cut in half making production faster.Curing is a time consuming thing.For example a part that is bonded(or glued) together must be warmed at 160 degrees or more for up to 12 hours at a time.The new stuff should cut time down to half.This should really speed things up.
Interesting. Any comments on the comparison of this adhesive with the previous adhesive performance wise? For instance, is it equal or better in terms of UV degredation? How does it compare strength wise? Does its use add any weight to the airplane? It is a pretty big deal to change adhesive like that.
Interesting. Any comments on the comparison of this adhesive with the previous adhesive performance wise? For instance, is it equal or better in terms of UV degredation? How does it compare strength wise? Does its use add any weight to the airplane? It is a pretty big deal to change adhesive like that.
I’m sure the FAA sees it the same way, which is why I’m not too worried. “Better living through chemistry!”