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		<title>UV Light Curing: Why Use a Radiometer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DYMAX Application Engineering</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A radiometer is an important tool in the light-curing process. Radiometers help maintain a reliable light-curing process by monitoring UV intensity and can be used to determine if stray UV light is reaching operators and bystanders. ]]></description>
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		<title>Is Surface Preparation Needed When Applying a Light-Curable Material?</title>
		<link>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1621</link>
		<comments>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1621#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:41:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DYMAX Application Engineering</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Light Curable Adhesive]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Light Curing Process]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[light-curable adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[substrate preparation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[surface preparation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cleaning substrates prior to the application of a light-curable material is almost always a best practice. Removing contaminants allows for the best wetting of the application area and increases adhesion to substrates. ]]></description>
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		<title>Effects of UV Curing Energy on Unprotected Areas of a PCB</title>
		<link>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1613</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DYMAX Application Engineering</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Curing Equipment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Electronic]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[electronics assembly]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Light Curable Adhesive]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Light Curing Process]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[light-curable adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[PCB coating]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[uv curing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[uv curing lamps]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[UV/Visible Light Curing Adhesive]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Any frequency of energy that gets impinged onto a substrate has two options: it can get reflected, in which case it is harmless, or it can get absorbed, in which case it will turn into heat. ]]></description>
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		<title>Bond Strength Issues When Bonding PVC to ABS</title>
		<link>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1713</link>
		<comments>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1713#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Blaesing</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[bond ABS to PVC]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[bond PVC]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[bond tubing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Light Curable Adhesive]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[light-curable adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Medical-Grade Adhesive]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[PVC Tubing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[solvent bonding]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In general, adding pellets (PVC) to the solvent mixture can help avoiding stress cracks and allows more flexibility in the gap design due to its gap-filling properties. So far, we have not come across a readily available mixture.]]></description>
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		<title>Can I Add Color to a Dymax Adhesive?</title>
		<link>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1626</link>
		<comments>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1626#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DYMAX Application Engineering</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[colored adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[masking resins]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[uv light-curable adhesives]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dymax can add color to an existing formulation but it should be noted that colorants may negatively affect cure speed and depth of cure.]]></description>
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		<title>Common Dispensing Mistakes Made When Using Light-Curable Adhesives</title>
		<link>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1651</link>
		<comments>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1651#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:57:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DYMAX Application Engineering</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Dispensing Equipment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[adhesive dispensing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[adhesive dispensing mistakes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[dispensing adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[uv light-curable adhesives]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are several mistakes that can make when implementing dispensing systems for light-curable materials.  Understanding these common pitfalls and taking the suggested precautions will help reduce problems when dispensing.]]></description>
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		<title>Ozone Emissions from Flood Lamp Curing Systems</title>
		<link>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1503</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DYMAX Application Engineering</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Curing Equipment]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[light-curing system]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[ozone]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[uv curing flood lamp]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ozone can be described as a gaseous form of oxygen which may be formed when air interacts with certain frequencies of ultraviolet light. ]]></description>
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		<title>What Adhesive Can I Use to Bond PEBAX to Latex?</title>
		<link>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1575</link>
		<comments>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1575#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Blaesing</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Cyanoacrylates]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[ABS to Pebax]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[bond Latex]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[bond Pebax]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[bond PEBAX to Latex]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Medical-Grade Adhesive]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Pebax]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Plastic Bonding]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We are looking for a medical-grade adhesive for bonding PEBAX (72D MED) tubing to latex nature rubber. We need shore hardness of a UV adhesive below 50D after cured. What is the best adhesive for this application? Also, which pre-surface treatment is suitable for PEBAX?]]></description>
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		<title>UV Adhesive for Polyolefin</title>
		<link>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1590</link>
		<comments>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1590#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Blaesing</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Adhesives]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[bond COC]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[bond polyolefin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Light Curable Adhesive]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[light-curable adhesives]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Bonding to COC is very difficult due to its low surface energy. Surface treatment has not shown big improvements. ]]></description>
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		<title>Considerations for Selecting a Dome Coating</title>
		<link>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1510</link>
		<comments>http://www.dymax.com/blog/?p=1510#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DYMAX Application Engineering</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Coatings]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Dome Coatings]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[decorative coating]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[dome coating]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[uv coating]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[uv dome coat]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[uv protective coating]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When selecting the best coating for your application, it is important to consider five main criteria: viscosity, substrate flexibility, substrate adhesion, hardness, and environmental durability.]]></description>
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